Eldercare Coach

With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 each day, elder caregiving is on the rise.

Whether you're caring for an aging loved one, an employer wanting to support caregiving employees or a congregation with members who are caregivers, AgeWell's Eldercare Coach program can help.

We offer trusted information, support and expert guidance through caregiver phone consultations, educational programs and print and online resources.

You're not alone, we're on your team.

 
 
 

Caregivers

If you help an aging loved one with scheduling appointments, transportation, a place to live, grocery shopping, picking up medication, making meals, bathing or dressing – you are a caregiver.

Studies show that caregiving is challenging and caregivers often feel isolated. If you’re one of the 42 million caregivers of elders needing guidance and support, Eldercare Coach is here to help!

Employers

Eldercare is costing you. We’re here to help.

Eldercare is on the rise, affecting employees & costing employers billions.

  • 61% of caregivers are working, most full-time.

  • 6 in 10 working caregivers report their work has been affected by caregiving.

  • Employers lose $6.3 billion annually due to workplace disruptions related to eldercare.

 

  • “I'm grateful to have someone to talk with, makes me feel that I'm not by myself.”

    -Eldercare Coach Client

  • "You clicked a light on in a very dark room. You are an ally."

    -Eldercare Coach Client

  • "You were kind and understanding and had a good grasp on what is going on. So, so helpful and understanding."

    -Eldercare Coach Client

Partners & Funders

Special thanks to our partners and funders who supported the development of Eldercare Coach and continue to invest in this vital social enterprise.

Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center - Middle TN GWEP

GNRC Area Agency on Aging & Disability

The West End Home Foundation

Memorial Foundation

Frist Foundation

Abe’s Garden

Cal Turner Foundation

AgeWell Middle Tennessee is a partner with Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award to Vanderbilt University School of Nursing totaling $5,000,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.