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Care Expert Spotlight – Kayell
Meet Kayell, a Care Adviser whose expertise spans across medical, mental health, and financial advising.
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Wellthy launches care concierge support for families with loved ones in India
Wellthy is excited to announce the expansion of our care concierge support to families with loved ones in India.
Employee Benefits
HR Trends
New guidance from the IRS and Department of Treasury is a big win for working family caregivers
In the first few months of 2024, three monumental studies are shining a spotlight on the ROI of care benefits.
How I moved my father across the country
Elaina shares her experience as a long-distance caregiver for her father, and how she moved him from California to Maryland as his care needs grew.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Elizabeth
Meet Elizabeth, a Care Coordinator who works with vulnerable populations, mental health, and families navigating situations involving substance use.
Childcare
Employee Benefits
Family
An overwhelming consensus that care benefits deliver a stunning return on investment
In the first few months of 2024, three monumental studies are shining a spotlight on the ROI of care benefits.
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Wellthy Updates
6 Questions with Scott Daniels, Wellthy’s General Manager of Leave Navigation
Scott Daniels is Wellthy's new General Manager for Leave Navigation. Here he answers six questions about the leave of absence ecosystem.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Amy
Meet Amy, a Care Coordinator who works with aging populations, in-home support, and families in crisis.
Caregiving
Equity
Family
The impact of caregiving on women in today’s care economy
Women are twice as likely to take on unpaid caregiver roles. That has a unique impact and influence on everything from women’s health to gender...
Caregiving
Family
Stress
The heart of cancer care: Recognizing and supporting cancer caregivers
Cancer caregivers serve as guide, advocate, and project manager, all while making sure their loved ones have their medical and basic human needs met.
Caregiving
Family
Wellthy Updates
New data shows how families are turning to Wellthy for caregiving support
New data analysis gives us a year-over-year view of how family caregivers are turning to Wellthy to help take care of their loved ones.
Employee Benefits
Employers
HR Trends
Groundbreaking Harvard Business School research confirms the ROI of investing in caregiving benefits
Employers that invest in caregiving benefits for employees are more likely to see better outcomes when it comes to increased retention and...
Caregiving Tips
Family
Healthcare
How Wellthy helps coordinate preventative screenings
While preventative screenings lack the urgency of treating a current diagnosis for yourself or a loved one, they shouldn’t be put off.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Heather
Meet Heather, a Care Coordinator who specializes in working with aging individuals and volunteers as a death doula.
End of Life
Everything you need to know about end of life doulas: a Q&A with Wellthy's Care Team
Hear from volunteer end of life doulas about the work they do, why it's important, and how to get connected with an end of life doula yourself.
Caregiving
Wellthy Updates
The year that changed the caregiving landscape
2023 was historic: not only because it required agility in the face of turbulent economic times, but it exposed even further the depth of the care...
Product
Wellthy Updates
6 Questions with Dr. Ellen Rudy, Wellthy’s Head of Population Health
Wellthy recently welcomed Dr. Ellen Rudy as its first inaugural Head of Population Health.
Caregiving Tips
Eldercare
Family
Don’t ignore these six signs that your aging loved one needs more support
This holiday season as millions of families spend time in person with one another, here are six signs that your aging loved ones might need more...
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Cori
Meet Cori, a Care Coordinator with experience in eldercare, crisis management, and long-term trauma from a car accident.
Caregiving Tips
End of Life
Mental Health
Coping with anticipatory grief
Grief is often thought of as an emotional response to losing someone we love, but it shows up in more ways than one.
Aging
Caregiving Tips
Financial
Keeping costs down for the aging population
Current economic conditions are difficult for almost anyone, but especially for older adults who are retired and live on fixed incomes.
Caregiving Tips
Healthcare
Tips for being a healthcare advocate
Advocating for yourself or your loved ones when faced with healthcare situations can help ensure the best outcomes. But it isn’t easy.
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy names Dr. Ellen Rudy, Ph.D., M.P.H., as first Head of Population Health
Ellen Rudy will lead population health programming and research at Wellthy, as our offering surpasses 120,000+ caregiving projects completed for...
Caregiving Tips
Healthcare
Care 101: A starter guide to healthcare systems
Breaking down key elements in healthcare systems and Wellthy’s tips for effectively utilizing care services.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Ashley
Meet Ashley, a Care Adviser who has a background in education and mental health in all ages, as well as personal experience with Parkinson’s.
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy ranked No. 122 on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list of fastest-growing companies in North America
Wellthy has been named to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, celebrating the fastest-growing companies in North America.
Caregiving Tips
Family
Stress
Juggling care duties with holiday cheer
While the holiday season brings joyful traditions, it can also add stressors, especially for those with family care responsibilities.
Aging
Caregiving
Company Culture
Eldercare
Wellthy member Amber leverages connection and community to navigate the complexities of caregiving
Wellthy member Amber shares how her caregiving journey began, and why she's such a tireless advocate for building community among caregivers.
Caregiving
End of Life
The humanity and complexity of saying goodbye to a loved one: a Q&A with Care Coordinator Courtney Graham
Care Coordinator Courtney Graham recently lost her mother and grandmother, and shares in this Q&A her reflections on navigating end of life and loss.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Leigh
Meet Leigh Greenhaw, a Care Coordinator at Wellthy, with a background in home health, speech-language pathology, and geriatrics.
Caregiving
Wellthy Updates
With 37 million Americans providing unpaid eldercare, Wellthy eyes further expansion into health plans
As U.S. caregiving burden continues to rise, Wellthy will leverage its vast network of Care Experts, 100,000+ caregiving support tasks completed, and...
Aging
Caregiving
Childcare
Sandwich Generation
Wellthy member Shanna on juggling "Sandwich Generation" care responsibilities
Wellthy member Shanna shares her story of being a sandwich generation caregiver, taking care of her widowed mom and raising three neurodiverse...
Company Culture
Employee Benefits
Family
10 terms to know when choosing employee benefits
Understanding these 10 terms will help you make the most informed decisions for you and your family's health and financial needs.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Teresa
Meet Teresa, a Care Coordinator with a background in geriatrics, in-home support, home placement, and supporting her sister through colon cancer.
Employers
End of Life
Health Plans
Supporting individuals and families experiencing end of life and loss
Americans are experiencing traumatic loss at a rapid pace — and the impact this is having on the health and well-being of families is profound.
Caregiving
End of Life
Chris's story of managing care at the end of his father's life
Wellthy member Chris shares his story of managing care at the end of his father's life, and how Wellthy Community was a resource for him.
Caregiving Tips
Family
Stress
Tips for juggling multiple care responsibilities
Caring for loved ones with multiple needs, or more than one loved one, all while caring for yourself can feel like an overwhelming juggling act.
End of Life
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy launches “End of Life” service line for members
Wellthy is launching an offering focused on end of life and loss. Here's how Wellthy's care concierge can support families with end of life and loss.
Caregiving
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy included in the UHC Hub’s network of digital health vendors
Wellthy has been added to the UHC Hub – a curated network of vendors ensuring employees have everything they need to manage their health and...
Aging
Caregiving
Financial
Understanding the ABCD's of Medicare
By understanding the differences between each Part of Medicare, you can ensure you’re choosing the right plan and lowering costs.
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy named to the Inc. 5000 by Inc. Magazine
Wellthy has been named to the Inc. 5000, the annual list published by Inc. Magazine of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United...
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Christie
Meet Christie, a Care Coordinator and former geriatric physical therapist, specializing in balance and fall prevention.
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy named a 2023 “Well-Being Trailblazer”
Wellthy has been designated a 2023 “Well-Being Trailblazer” by Archetype and the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).
Caregiving
Company Culture
Employee Benefits
Wellthy's care support for any work model
No matter the work model, Wellthy’s care concierge support provides peace of mind when balancing caregiving responsibilities with a career.
Product
Wellthy Updates
Celebrating one year of Wellthy Community
Wellthy Community celebrates its one-year anniversary, connecting caregivers and providing support through a peer network.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Kristin
Meet Kristin, a Care Coordinator with clinical experience as an occupational therapist specializing in neurologic injuries such as strokes and TBIs.
Product
Wellthy Updates
Harnessing the power of AI through Wellthy Copilot
Wellthy Copilot harnesses AI to enhance our care concierge, giving Wellthy members the highest quality, most personalized level of support available.
Caregiving
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy launches new “Teen Support” service for members
Wellthy introduces Teen Support, a personalized solution for parents and guardians to navigate the complexities of raising teens in today's world....
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight – Sandrea
Meet Sandrea, a Care Coordinator who specializes in childcare and executive functioning, with personal experience caring for aging family members.
Caregiving
DEI
How Wellthy supports LGBTQ+ care
Our care experts listen to needs, find affirmative providers, and advocate on members’ behalf to ensure they receive the care from someone they can...
Care Planning
Employers
Benefits, policies, and resources working together: How Northwestern Mutual supports employee caregivers with Wellthy
Leaders from Wellthy and Northwestern Mutual had a thoughtful discussion on how employers can help their employees get ahead of the growing care...
Aging
Caregiving Tips
Eldercare
Understanding and responding to common dementia behaviors
As dementia progresses, those affected often exhibit new behaviors that can be confusing and difficult for family members and caregivers to manage.
Caregiving Tips
Mental Health
How Wellthy supports with mental health well-being and care
Whether you are managing mental health care needs for a loved one, or yourself — Wellthy is here to help.
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy raises $25.5 million to drive solutions to global care crisis
Wellthy raises $25.5 million to drive solutions to global care crisis and expand its platform to support members and caregivers at every stage of life
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy acquires innovative end-of-life platform Lantern
Wellthy has announced the acquisition of Lantern, a startup providing guidance for individuals and families on navigating life before and after a...
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Katharine Arburn
Meet Katharine, a Care Coordinator with experience in caring for her own parents and working as a behavioral therapist for children with autism.
Mental Health
Prioritizing mental health for caregivers: Q&A with author and advocate Susanne White
Author Susanne White is a champion for self-care. We sat down with Susanne for a Q&A on the importance of prioritizing mental health for caregivers.
Caregiving Tips
Family
Special Needs
A guide to caring for autism spectrum disorder
When it comes to navigating care for autism spectrum disorder, Wellthy is here to help.
Caregiving
Employers
Retention
Webinar recap: The value of investing in caregiving support
Our top five takeaways from our recent webinar with HR Dive on why now is the time to double down on supporting employees’ care needs.
Care Planning
Family
The numbers driving the urgency behind planning for care
Here are some key caregiving data points facing families and workers today, which underscore the urgency of building a plan for future caregiving...
Caregiving
Employers
Retention
The caregiving crisis: A threat to your talent pool
New data and recent trends in the care economy have brought startling clarity to the scope and impact of the caregiving crisis.
Aging
Family
Financial
Legal
How Wellthy supports with legal activities of care
While Wellthy doesn’t provide legal advice, we can help our members with many of the administrative legal tasks that often come with caregiving.
Product
Wellthy Updates
Care Planning by Wellthy
Wellthy today announced the launch of “Care Planning,” an innovative new experience that will help millions plan ahead for caring for their loved...
Wellthy Updates
Fast Company names Wellthy one of their “Most Innovative Companies” for 2023
Fast Company announced their 2023 “Most Innovative Companies” list and Wellthy has been recognized as one of the 10 most innovative workplace...
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy named to Inc. Magazine’s list of Northeast region’s fastest-growing companies
Wellthy has been named to the 2023 Inc. Regionals Northeast list of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc Magazine
Caregiving Tips
Family
How to Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Wellthy’s team of caregiving experts shared some healthy habits you can work into daily activities to keep you and your loved one’s hearts ticking...
Caregiving Tips
Employee Benefits
Employers
Caregiving benefits: A measurable ROI in an uncertain economy
A recent study conducted in partnership with Stanford University researchers highlights the value of investing in effective caregiving support...
DEI
Employers
Case study: Fostering a culture of diversity & inclusion at Merck & Co. Inc.
Learn how family caregiving support helps foster a culture of diversity and inclusion at Merck & Co. Inc.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Gina
Meet Gina, a Care Coordinator and former nurse with personal experience as a sandwich generation caregiver, caring for two children with autism.
Product
Wellthy Updates
6 Questions with Nabeel Meghji, Wellthy’s new Chief Product Officer
Wellthy Names Healthcare Tech Leader Nabeel Meghji as New Chief Product Officer
Healthcare
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy named to "NY Digital Health 100" list celebrating innovation in healthcare
For the second year running, Wellthy has been named to the “NY Digital Health 100” list celebrating leading healthcare innovators in the NY region.
Employee Benefits
Family
Wellthy members share their stories
Hear about how Wellthy members have been supported by our care concierge service to navigate care scenarios across different life stages.
Company Culture
DEI
Retention
5 ways managers can support caregiving employees
With an estimated 1 in 5 working adults currently in family caregiving roles, chances are you have a caregiver on your team.
Employers
Retention
Women
Wellthy takes the stage at CES
Wellthy CEO, Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, joined a keynote session at CES to talk about some of the most pressing workforce issues in a rapidly changing...
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Susie Armstrong
Meet Susie, a Care Manager with a background in health education and children's medical needs, and personal experience with dementia.
Healthcare
Wellthy Updates
ChristianaCare partners with Wellthy to provide innovative family caregiving support solution to employees
More than 13,000 ChristianaCare employees will have access to Wellthy’s hands-on approach to help them balance work, life and care
Health Plans
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy And Point32Health launch collaboration to support caregivers
Members of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan will gain access to Wellthy’s personalized caregiving support
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Effie
Meet Effie, a Care Adviser specializing in helping families with housing tasks, especially for those going through dementia-related challenges.
Caregiving Tips
Communication
Caregiving conversation starters in the workplace
Use this guide to help you start conversations with your manager and colleagues about balancing work and caregiving responsibilities.
Employee Benefits
Employers
Health Plans
At HLTH, focus turns to the needs of caregivers
Wellthy joined Lyra Health, Amazon, and Korn Ferry at HLTH to discuss the caregiving crisis and ‘Benefits that Care.’
Company Culture
Creating a work environment that supports caregivers
Wellthy leaders reflect on our own experiences shaping a workplace that works for caregivers — and how other employers can do the same.
Veterans Support
Wellthy’s care support for veterans and their families
We know how difficult it can be to navigate veterans care, which is why Wellthy is proud to offer services that specialize in getting veterans the...
Caregiving Tips
Family
Navigating the holiday season as a caregiver
The holiday season is special, but can also be stress and anxiety inducing, especially for family caregivers.
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy names former Galileo, Iora Health executive as new Chief Financial Officer
Tyler Manning brings over a decade of experience leading finance for innovative tech enabled healthcare companies
Company Culture
Employee Benefits
Employers
Spotlighting Your Support for Caregiving Employees This November
Here are five things employers and company leaders can do to lift up the voices of caregiving employees this November.
Caregiving Tips
Employee Benefits
Healthcare
Caregiver considerations during open enrollment
Open enrollment periods surface many important decisions about you and your family's benefits for the upcoming year. It is also a time for family...
Company Culture
Employers
Retention
De-stigmatizing caregiving in the workplace
There are a variety of reasons why caregivers may want to hide their family responsibilities from their employers.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Kirsten
Meet Kirsten, a Care Coordinator who understands the complexity of caregiving, haven been the primary caregiver for two of her grandparents.
Aging
Caregiving Tips
Helping loved ones avoid falling victim to fraud and scams
Each year, millions of aging adults fall victim to phishing scams, identity theft, and fraud. Here's our advice for avoiding – and responding to –...
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Carla
Meet Carla, a Wellthy Care Adviser who specializes in supporting families with administrative and logistical tasks related to medical care.
Company Culture
Employee Benefits
Companies that care support caregivers
PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place to Work recently revealed their 2022 “100 Companies that Care” list. One thing that's clear: companies that care are...
Mental Health
Wellthy Updates
The invisible and isolated caregiver
I spent decades as my mother's caregiver and while many moments were intensely gratifying and special, there were many moments that I felt invisible...
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Melanie
Meet Melanie, a Care Adviser Team Lead with experience in housing and Veterans Affairs, as well as caring for her father with dementia.
Caregiving Tips
Prepare to care: Planning for caregiving responsibilities
No matter where you are in your caregiving journey, having a good framework on hand will help guide your family through major care decisions.
Care Expert
Care Expert Spotlight — Alison
Meet Alison, a Canada-based Care Coordinator, Certified Licensed Social Worker by trade, and lifelong caregiver.
Caregiving Tips
Caregiving tips while traveling: What to know before you go
Read advice from Wellthy’s care experts about what someone with caregiving responsibilities should keep in mind when traveling.
Aging
Caregiving Tips
Activities to keep the brain engaged
In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Wellthy’s care experts have shared their favorite (and fun!) activities to keep the brain engaged.
Care Expert
Wellthy Updates
Care Expert Spotlight — Azusena
Meet Azusena, a Care Adviser who specializes in Veteran Support and enjoys learning about social contributors to health.
Mental Health
Wellthy Updates
Introducing Wellthy Community
No one should have to tackle care alone. Wellthy Community is a social space where members can find support, share experiences, and exchange...
Mental Health
Supporting a loved one's mental health
It's not always easy to know how to care for a loved one who is managing their mental health.
Caregiving Tips
Mental Health
Wellthy's mental health tips for caregivers
Check out these 5 tips from Wellthy’s care experts to help reduce stress and avoid caregiver burnout.
Caregiving Tips
Financial
Financial support programs for caregivers
The financial demands of caregiving can feel overwhelming and stressful. There are, however, resources and programs that can help.
Care Expert
Wellthy Updates
Care Expert Spotlight - Stefany
Meet Stefany, a Care Coordinator with personal experience as a sandwich generation caregiver.
Caregiving Tips
Family
6 signs you're a family caregiver
Family caregivers don’t always see how essential they are to the spouse, parent, child, extended family member or friend they care for. Consider...
Healthcare
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy partners with Memorial Hermann Health System to support employees with family care responsibilities
Wellthy partners with Memorial Hermann Health Systems to support employees with caregiving and family responsibilities.
DEI
Wellthy’s care support for women of color
Women of color are faced with unique obstacles in finding and receiving quality healthcare. Find out how Wellthy can help.
Benefits Consultants
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy and WTW enter into an agreement to enable employers access to comprehensive caregiving support for their employees
We’re excited to share that Wellthy has been selected as a preferred caregiving vendor partner of WTW.
Healthcare
Retention
Caring for our clinicians: The impact of double duty caregiving
On top of the care clinicians provide their patients, 1 in 5 are also caregivers for a loved one(s) at home.
Company Culture
DEI
Employers
5 ways employers can de-stigmatize caregiving in the workplace
Taking small steps towards celebrating your employees for what they do inside and outside of work will make a significant impact on your company...
Caregiving Tips
What to do when your loved one has a new diagnosis
Learning that someone you love has just received a difficult diagnosis is never easy. It’s hard enough to process the new diagnosis, let alone next...
Company Culture
Employers
Retention
Providing your managers with tools to support caregiving employees
Having managers who support the caregivers on their team is critical to building a culture of care and retaining employees in today's job market.
Caregiving Tips
Tips for caregiving from afar
Caregiving from a distance comes with a unique set of challenges, but the miles of separation don’t have to affect the quality of care they receive.
Employers
Wellthy Updates
Wellthy and New York Life Group Benefit Soultions announce partnership
Our new partnership will help more employers support and retain caregiving employees and improve workplace productivity.
Caregiving Tips
Financial
Legal
The legal and financial conversation
The “talk” can be intimidating, but these conversations are some of the first steps families can take in order to prepare for future unknowns.
Trends
Wellthy Updates
2021 reflections and caregiving predictions for 2022
As I reflect on 2021, I feel a sense of gratitude. We have so much to be proud of and we still have so much work to do.