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September 2014 Exclusively for Health Advocate Members

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Are you among the more than 50 million Americans caring for an older adult? If so, you know that caregiving can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Having the right resources and support is especially important if you are also juggling a job and parenting or have other responsibilities.

Your Health Advocate EAP+Work/Life Program Can Help!

Just call. We’re here to provide the right support to help you balance the needs of family, personal and work responsibilities, no matter what your situation.

• Get Confidential Help: Talk to a Licensed Professional Counselor. Whether you’re experiencing a caregiving issue or dealing with other personal issues, you always have access to a Counselor to help you explore ways to cope with the situation.

• Find Local Resources: Call a Work/Life Specialist We’ll find local experts and resources for caregiving, daycare, legal concerns, and more. Plus, we will call the resources to check for availability!

Call for help anytime. 866.799.2691

In this issue, you’ll find tips to help you in your role as caregiver and the many ways your EAP+Work/Life program can assist you.

Did You Know? There are seven million long-distance caregivers, most of them caring for an aging parent.

No matter where your parent lives, we can find:

Local housing facilities— including assisted living and nursing homes

Geriatric managers to implement a plan of care

Elder law specialists to advise you on documents needed

In-home help and transportation services

Living or working outside the U.S.?

You can always call our 24-hour emergency service or toll-free hotlines for telephonic counseling. You also have access to our global network of Licensed Professional Counselors and Work/Life Specialists.

EAP+Work/Life Website SPOTLIGHT:

Caregiving Resources

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Caring for an Aging Relative?Turn to Your EAP+Work/Life Program

Want information instantly? Log on to your member website to search for local providers and services, planning checklists, and authoritative articles on a variety of topics.

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Real People, Real Stories Finding Balance Laura reached out to a Work/Life Specialist to find someone to assist her father with meals while she was at work, and to locate a daycare center for her preschooler. The Specialist quickly located home care agencies to help with her father’s meals. He also confirmed that

there were openings at several daycare facilities near Laura’s home.

“I’m relieved that my Dad and daughter got the right care.”

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Caregiver Burnout?Advice From Our ExpertsMany people caring for an older adult tend to push themselves too hard. This can lead to feeling “burned out”. To create a healthy balance between caring for others and yourself, our EAP Counselors suggest the following:

Define the problem. Set limits on your time and energy.

Decide on strategies. Figure out what you can reasonably do and what resources you may need. If you decide you’ll visit your mother twice a week to cook, then enlist family members to help on other days.

Find personal support. For example, caregiver support groups can be helpful for sharing resources and offering encouragement.

Feeling overwhelmed by family obligations or other issues? Turn to your EAP Licensed Professional Counselor for support.

Monthly Webinar! Tuesday, September 16 | “Caring for an Aging Relative” Learn how to determine the type of care needed.

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Health AdvocacyYour Personal Health Advocate can help untangle medical bills, find qualified doctors, locate eldercare services and much more.

EAP+Work/Life ProgramTalk to a Licensed Professional Counselor to learn coping skills. You may be referred to the appropriate professional for in-depth, long-term help.

Use self-search provider databases, get 4,000 updated and authoritative articles, view video clips, attend monthly online seminars and more.

Wellness CoachingYour personal Wellness Coach can help you lose weight, eat better or reach other health goals.

Benefits GatewayBenefits experts can quickly guide you to the benefit you need, including medical, dental and pharmacy.

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Need Help Getting Healthy?Remember: As part of your Health Advocate benefit, you have access to your own personal Wellness Coach. Get ongoing motivation by phone, email or instant message to help you reach your health goals.

To sign up for a Coach…

Go to: HealthAdvocate.com/members

• Click on the Wellness icon

• Log on to the Wellness portal

• Choose Wellness Coaching

Make Room for Fitness!Two great ideasThink you can’t squeeze in exercise in your daily schedule? Try these two ideas from our members:

Ask a Wellness CoachHow can I relax during stressful moments? Simply taking several slow, deep breaths is a powerful way to restore calmness to your body and mind.

Just breathe in slowly for five seconds, then release for six seconds. Repeat the sequence at least five times.

Your Wellness Coach can give you more healthy tips. Or visit your Wellness website and take the Wellness Workshop on stress management!

Talk to your Wellness Coach or visit your Wellness website for more ideas. HealthAdvocate.com/members

I do warm-up exercises, squats and lunges while I wait for my water to boil in the morning. Bonnie

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While I’m watching my favorite TV show, I do jumping jacks, sit-ups and leg lifts during the commercials. When the hour-long show is over, I’ve gotten a good cardio, upper body, and core workout. Cindy

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Will Medicare Cover Senior Care?Answers to Caregiver QuestionsFiguring out what Medicare covers for caregiving needs can be complicated. Your Personal Health Advocate can explain the following and help you fill out paperwork:

Explain coverage requirements for skilled nursing home care and in-home healthcare.

Review coverage for medical supplies, such as oxygen, catheters, diabetic supplies, and wheelchairs.

Tell you how to get help with Medicare premiums and other expenses through sources such as the State Health Insurance Assistance Program.

Remember, you and your eligible family members can call your Personal Health Advocate for help with a full range of healthcare and insurance-related issues.

Your Health Advocate Member Website is Available 24/7Online Health Information on Demand

Your Health Advocate member website is packed with important information about your Health Advocate benefit. For example, you can download our “Get Started Guide” to better understand the program, or watch our member video.

You’ll also have access to articles about a variety of health and wellness topics.

To read the articles, just visit the “Health Information” icon on your Health Advocate member website.

To see the articles, go to:

• HealthAdvocate.com/members

• Click on the “Health Information” icon

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