60% of family caregivers are employed, making caregiving a workplace reality for both employees and employers. Benchmarks of Care is a virtual training series designed to help working caregivers navigate care and work, while helping employers better support caregivers in their workforce.
Each session focuses on a key challenge at the intersection of employment and caregiving, from financial strain and emotional stress to cognitive caregiving and workplace support.
Participants will leave with practical insights they can apply right away.
Sign up once to get access to all upcoming sessions in the Benchmarks of Care training series. You’ll receive reminders and details for each upcoming session.
From Paycheck to Care Costs: Stretching Your Resources
📅 April 23, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET
Family caregivers spend an average of $7,200 a year out of pocket, making financial strain one of the most immediate pressures of care. For those who are also working, that strain can affect day-to-day budgeting, long-term planning, and access to the right support. This training offers practical guidance on managing caregiving-related costs, understanding workplace benefits, and making more informed financial decisions.
Featuring: Ileana Gonzalez, Heritage Wealth Group | Paola Zambrana & Nichole Goble, Caregiver Action Network
When Caring Hurts: Managing the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caregiving
📅 May 21, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET
Only 23% of caregivers report having good mental health, underscoring the emotional weight so many people carry while caring for a loved one. For working caregivers, that strain can affect focus, energy, relationships, and overall well-being. This training explores common emotional challenges such as anxiety, guilt, frustration, and grief, while offering practical tools for coping, emotional regulation, and recognizing when added support may be needed.
Featuring: Niya McCray-Brown, Mental Health America | Paola Zambrana & Nichole Goble, Caregiver Action Network
Unique Challenges Caring for Your Loved One with Cognitive Issues
📅 June 25, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET
Family caregivers provide 19.2 billion hours of unpaid care each year to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive decline, reflecting the scale and intensity of cognitive caregiving. These responsibilities can bring added unpredictability, communication challenges, and safety concerns, especially for those also managing work and other daily demands. This training offers practical strategies to improve communication, strengthen safety, and support meaningful engagement.
Featuring: Rob Liebreich, Goodwin Living | Paola Zambrana & Nichole Goble, Caregiver Action Network
Leadership that Cares: Helping Caregiving Staff Navigate Work Challenges
📅 July 30, 2026 | 2 p.m. ET
60% of family caregivers are employed, making caregiving a workplace issue that affects employees and employers alike. Yet many managers still lack the tools to recognize caregiving strain and respond effectively. This training helps supervisors better understand the challenges caregiving employees face and offers practical ways to support flexibility, empathy, retention, and team performance.
Featuring: TBD, UPS | Paola Zambrana & Nichole Goble, Caregiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network’s Caregiver-Ready Workplaces initiative helps employers recognize caregiving as a workforce issue that affects retention, productivity, and employee well-being. Through training, tools, and expert-informed support, the program helps organizations take meaningful steps toward becoming more caregiver-ready.
