Millions of people in the US are trying to balance work and caring for a loved one

In fact, 73% of all employees have some type of current caregiving responsibility.1 That’s why Guardian has partnered with Wellthy to provide caregiving services that offer a deeply personalized care support solution that spans all phases of life.

Girl with down syndrome reading a book with her mother and sister
Who are working adults providing caregiving for infographic

Balancing work with caregiving responsibilities can put a strain on caregivers in ways that affect their employment prospects, income, and their physical and mental health.

In fact, working caregivers are two times more likely to experience their own disability-related leave of absence.2 Read more about the modern look at caregivers in the US with Guardian’s Standing Up and Stepping In report.

One in 5 caregivers have taken a leave of absence and/or a demotion to accommodate their caregiving duties.²

Impact of caregiving support services in action

  • 90%

    are more engaged and less stressed at work3

  • 2 in 3

    miss fewer meetings and workdays3

  • 1 in 3

    avoid a leave of absence or resignation3

Support available

  • Care Planning

    Comprehensive care planning tools and resources in one centralized, accessible place.

  • Care Coordination

    Dedicated, hands-on support from experts who get to know each family and tackle their to-dos.

  • Wellthy Community

    Peer-to-peer space where family caregivers can find support and exchange knowledge.

1 Supporting Employee Caregivers Starts with Better Data, Harvard Business Review, 2022

2 Standing Up and Stepping In, Guardian 12th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, 2023

3 Wellthy Net Promoter Score (NPS) Response Data via AskNicely, Jan 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022

Individual outcomes may vary due to the unique aspects of each caregiving scenario.

Guardian’s Group Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance are underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Products are not available in all states. Policy limitations and exclusions apply. Optional riders and/or features may incur additional costs.

Wellthy, Inc. (“Wellthy”) is a vendor to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (“Guardian”). Wellthy and Guardian are not affiliated entities. Wellthy provides a care coordinator to integrate separately retained caregiver resources (e.g., senior care, childcare, etc.) for the benefit of a member or their permitted dependents (“services”). Guardian does not control or provide any part of the services and does not bear any liability for their provision. This informational resource is not a contract and is for illustrative purposes only. Only the policy contains applicable terms. Guardian and Wellthy reserve the right to discontinue services at any time without notice. Services may not be available in all states. Links to external sites are provided for your convenience in locating related information and services. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees expressly disclaim any responsibility for and do not maintain, control, recommend, or endorse third-party sites, organizations, products, or services and make no representation as to the completeness, suitability, or quality thereof.