Support for caregivers at every stage of life
Life-changing family care benefits—from planning and parenting to elder care and end-of-life decisions. Because when caregivers feel supported, everyone benefits.
Helping caregivers feel supported: at work, at home, and everywhere in between
When people have the right support, they feel less overwhelmed, more capable, and more present. These are family care benefits that meet everyday caregiving needs, before stress leads to burnout, absenteeism, or turnover.
Time back in their day
Healthier, more confident caregivers
Stronger retention and loyalty
Caregiving is personal.
But the impact is organizational.
The effects of unsupported caregiving show up everywhere, from health outcomes to missed work to rising costs.
Caregiving without support leads to:
Mental health strain
Between 40–70% of caregivers show clinically significant symptoms of depression, especially those caring for individuals with dementia.
Source: Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers.
Declining physical health
Only 1 in 4 caregivers report being in good physical health. They fare worse than non-caregivers in 13 of 19 major health indicators, including asthma, arthritis, and obesity.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Equity gaps that widen under pressure
Women caregivers are more likely to delay their own medical care, while LGBTQ caregivers face higher barriers to essential services.
Sources: Family Caregiver Alliance and Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS).
Costly productivity loss
Caregiving reduces productivity by nearly one-third, costing employers an average of $5,600 per caregiver per year. Nearly 1 in 4 employed caregivers report presenteeism or absenteeism every month.
Source: Value in Health: Productivity Loss Among Caregiving Employees: The Impact of Absenteeism and Presenteeism.
But with access to expert guidance and support:
Retention improves. Absenteeism drops. And wellbeing rises;
for families, caregivers, and the organizations who support them.
Support that actually lightens the load
LifeSpeak delivers expert-led, personalized help for caregiving challenges, whether someone is raising a toddler, supporting a teen, or managing eldercare. The result: less stress, more confidence, and fewer last-minute scrambles that derail the day.
What’s included
Expert-led resources
Bite-sized videos and articles from specialists in parenting, eldercare, special education, and more. Designed to build understanding and offer expert perspective without information overload.
Loved one profiles
Curated plans and tools tailored to the age, needs, and conditions of the person receiving care, so support always fits the situation.
Unlimited 1:1 advising
One-to-one sessions with credentialed experts who offer practical, compassionate guidance and help navigate complex systems.
Live events
Interactive webinars and Q&As that bring real-time expert insights to everyday caregiving challenges, and help caregivers feel less alone.
Practical tools
Downloadable checklists, planning guides, trackers, and decision aids that help caregivers stay organized, reduce stress, and move forward with clarity.
Self-care support
Resources that help caregivers care for themselves, so they can keep showing up for the people who count on them.
Experts employees trust. Guidance they can act on.
Every resource is created and guided by professionals who understand the realities of modern caregiving, from parenting toddlers to navigating end-of-life care.
Meet just a few of the experts supporting our members:
Molly Prues
Gerontologist and aging care strategist focused on multigenerational caregiving and workforce wellbeing
Anita Cleare
MA
Parenting and child development expert helping families navigate behavior, communication, and school challenges
Denise Brown
Certified caregiving coach supporting those caring for parents, spouses, and loved ones with chronic conditions
Tamara L.
Statz, MA, LMFT, FT
Licensed therapist and grief specialist with deep expertise in family dynamics, loss, and caregiving transitions
Alyson Schafer
MA
Counseling professional and parenting author helping families thrive through clear, compassionate strategies
Carolyn Lukert
MBA
Dementia care consultant and mentor empowering caregivers with practical tools and lived experience
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“Having access to an expert was incredibly helpful. Within 24 hours, I went from worrying with no plan to having clear, specific steps for my situation. I’ll be using this service again.”
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“I learned so much during my session with my advisor. The information was extremely helpful for parents trying to understand this whole process.”
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“It’s such a blessing to have someone who understands what we’re going through. Thank you!”
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“We now have a clear plan of action to care for my father. It would have taken so much longer without this service.”
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“This benefit made all the difference during our son’s initial IEP process. Thank you to everyone who makes it possible.”
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“Quick access to experts and trustworthy information is invaluable for busy parents. This is one of the best benefits my employer has ever offered.”
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“Such an excellent source of information — knowledgeable, empathetic, compassionate, and understanding. It’s comforting to have someone to talk to and bounce things off.”
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“I would be lost trying to figure out how to help my son without this benefit. There’s so much information to navigate, and doing it alone as a working mother would be nearly impossible.”
Explore our Solutions
One solution that supports the whole family, and the whole person
Supporting caregivers is a powerful first step. LifeSpeak makes it easy to start there and expand your wellbeing strategy as needs evolve—without added vendors or complexity. Whether you’re ready to add support for Mental Health, Fitness & Nutrition, or Substance Use Health, everything works together in one seamless experience.
- One login for all wellness tracks.
- A consistent experience people trust and return to
- Centralized dashboards, reporting, and engagement tools
- Enterprise-grade privacy, performance, and scalability
- Ongoing updates with no disruption to your workflow
FAQs
How does LifeSpeak Parenting & Caregiving work?
LifeSpeak gives caregivers real-time answers, practical strategies, and expert guidance for any age, stage, or concern. Members ask a question, get clear direction, and follow personalized plans backed by a deep library of trusted resources.
How does LifeSpeak address the caregiving crisis?
Caregiving needs are rising fast, from developmental disabilities to Alzheimer’s and aging parents. LifeSpeak supports every scenario with decision-support tools, expert content, and human advisors who help people navigate complex educational, financial, medical, and legal challenges.
Who is a caregiver, and why does it matter for employers?
More than 53 million adults in the US and 25% of the Canadian population are caregivers and most struggle with work–life conflict. When employees juggle these responsibilities alone, stress rises and productivity drops. LifeSpeak helps them manage both roles with confidence through comprehensive family care benefits that address real-life needs.
What is the member experience like?
Members register through their employer or health plan link, complete a simple profile, and receive a personalized dashboard tailored to the age, stage, diagnoses, and needs of the person they’re caring for. They can also skip profiling and search on their own or go straight to Ask-the-Expert.
Can employees/members share access with family members?
Yes. Members choose what to share and with whom. Family or care-team members only see the content the employee selects.
What kinds of caregiving challenges does LifeSpeak support?
LifeSpeak covers child, adult, and elder care needs, from autism, learning and behavioral challenges, school navigation, and developmental milestones to dementia support, mobility, financial and legal planning, safety, housing decisions, and more.
Who are LifeSpeak’s experts?
Members connect with credentialed specialists across counseling, education, legal, medical, and social service disciplines. Advisors include psychologists, social workers, educators, therapists, attorneys, and condition-specific experts.
What if a member can’t find what they need?
Members can post questions in the Ask-the-Expert forum and receive answers within two business days, or they can schedule a one-to-one advising session for personalized guidance and an action plan.
Is the content accurate and up to date?
Yes. All content is created or fully vetted by LifeSpeak Practice Leaders with decades of experience in child development, elder care, education law, healthcare navigation, and more.
How does LifeSpeak work with EAPs?
LifeSpeak handles proactive, everyday caregiver needs and complements EAP services. When counseling or referrals are needed, LifeSpeak helps guide members downstream to the right support.
Better caregiver support starts here.
You can’t remove every challenge individuals face. But you can make the load lighter.
When caregivers feel supported, they stay healthier, more focused, and more connected: to their families and their work.