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Social Caregiving

David S. Williams IIICo-Founder and CEO, InvolveCare

This is my mother. This is why I’m here.

Mom lived with me from 2007 to 2009. I was a remote caregiver for her remaining two years as she lived independently.

1963 1964 19811970 1972 1978 1983 1985 1998 2000 2007 2009

Daughter

Son (me)

Son*

BA

MA MA

EdD

2011

RIP

Heart Failure

Bipolar Disorder

COPD

Lung Cancer 1

Lung Cancer 2

Breast Cancer

Small Bowel Cancer

Liver Cancer (terminal)Tubal Ligation*

What Caregiving Means for CaregiversCaregiving reduces work time impacting short and long-term income

Source: Gallup July 2011 - http://www.gallup.com/poll/148670/caregiving-costs-economy-billion-lost-productivity.aspx

24% of caregivers say providing care keeps them from working more

36% of caregivers miss 1-5 days of work per year due to caregiving responsibilities

30% of caregivers miss 6+ days of work per year due to caregiving responsibilities

6.5Average Days

Missed Per Year

Caregiving Trips 2005 – 2007Mom Living Independently

Brother Sister

Mom

Me

Out-of-Pocket CostsSister: ~$2,000Me:~$600Brother: ~$200

Two Trips

Days of Work MissedSister: ~8Me: ~2Brother: ~1

Daryl

Caregiving Trips 2007 – 2009Mom Living with Me

Brother Sister

MomMe

Out-of-Pocket CostsMe:~$15,000Sister: ~$100Brother: ~$100

Two Trips

Days of Work MissedMe: ~10Sister: ~0Brother: ~0

Caregiving Trips 2009 – 2011Mom Living Independently

Brother Sister

Mom

Me

Out-of-Pocket CostsMe:~$8,000Sister: ~$2,500Brother: ~$1,000

Two Trips

Days of Work MissedMe: ~6Sister: ~6Brother: ~3

Daryl

Social Caregiving: Multiple Platforms

Computer

Tablet Smartphone

Social Caregiving: How?

• Engage in Social Caregiving• Access everyone using multiple technologies• Organize• Connect• Involve!

Social Caregiving: Organize

• Choose an e-platform to organize information – preferably all in one place– Calendar– Appointment Book– To-Do List– Medication List– Emergency List– Journal– Friends

• Make sure you can access your e-platform from anywhere

Social Caregiving: Connect

• Get people who will help on the same communications platform

• Enter all organized information into that integrated communications platform

• Make sure everyone gets the messages so you know when you make a request for help, others are receiving it

Social Caregiving: Involve!

• Ask for help!

• Now that you have others involved, let them help you. Don’t be bashful, afraid, or prideful. These people are there unconditionally

• Help them help you. Make sure the request you’re making is clear and concise. Pictures help. Even record your instructions for others so they hear your voice.

• Create a list of third-party providers who can help if you or your family/friends network can’t– Transportation, adult daycare, home care, respite

services, etc.

Real-World: How Would Social Caregiving Help?

• Mom can’t remember doctor’s instructions

• Haven’t visited mom in a while

• Can’t get to the pharmacy to pick up meds

• Mom is not taking medication—but not telling anyone

• You’re remote and mom needs help

• Haven’t heard from mom in a few hours and not picking up the phone

David S. Williams IIICo-Founder and CEO

InvolveCare™www.involvecare.com

Thank You!


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