How Employers Can Lead in Supporting Family Caregivers — and Where AGE-u-cate Fits In

How Employers Can Lead in Supporting Family Caregivers — and Where AGE-u-cate Fits In

The Milken Institute’s recent report, Supporting Family Caregiving: How Employers Can Lead, casts a necessary spotlight on the growing role employers must play in supporting their caregiving workforce. With more than 53 million Americans providing unpaid family care—many of whom are also working full-time—the call to action for workplace change is not only timely, but vital.

As employers grapple with how best to support this often invisible segment of their workforce, AGE-u-cate® Training Institute stands ready with proven, scalable training programs that align with Milken’s most important recommendations.

1. Implement Caregiver-Friendly Workplace Policies

Milken emphasizes the importance of building inclusive cultures and caregiver-friendly policies. AGE-u-cate helps employers take that from concept to execution. Programs like Dementia Live® and Compassionate Touch® are immersive, empathy-driven experiences that cultivate understanding and flexibility among managers and colleagues. When caregivers feel seen, they’re better able to balance work and care responsibilities.

2. Equip Managers with the Right Tools

A culture of empathy starts at the leadership level. AGE-u-cate’s REVEAL Aging® platform delivers bite-sized, real-world training modules for frontline managers, equipping them to recognize caregiver stress and offer meaningful support. Courses cover emotional regulation, communication, and accommodation strategies that help teams respond with both compassion and consistency.

3. Offer Education as a Meaningful Benefit

Whether integrated into wellness programs or offered as a stand-alone benefit, caregiver education is a high-impact investment. AGE-u-cate’s hybrid delivery options—including self-paced eLearning, onsite trainings, and virtual workshops—make it easy to meet caregivers where they are. All content is trauma-informed, mobile-friendly, and available at a 6th-grade reading level for maximum accessibility.

4. Expand Benefits Through Onsite Experiences

AGE-u-cate partners with organizations to enhance caregiving-related benefits through unique, memorable experiences. These include:

• Dementia Live® Mobile Experiences, which help staff better understand dementia through simulation
• Compassionate Touch® techniques that can be folded into employee wellness or de-escalation programs
• Caregiver Empowerment Workshops that deliver practical tools for balancing caregiving and work life

5. Build a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

Caregiving is part of life—and companies that recognize it foster greater loyalty and retention. AGE-u-cate’s programs are rooted in dignity, inclusion, and psychological safety. They help employers go beyond check-the-box DEI efforts to create meaningful support structures that reflect real life and lived experiences.

6. Measure Impact and Sustain Momentum

Milken’s final recommendation is all about measurement. AGE-u-cate offers pre/post assessments and engagement tools that help HR teams gauge progress and plan next steps. Training is not a one-and-done—it’s a foundation for long-term culture change.

Is Your Workplace Ready to Lead?

AGE-u-cate Training Institute invites employers to turn insight into action. Whether your team is just starting the caregiver support journey or looking to deepen impact, our proven programs can help bring the Milken report to life inside your organization.

Learn more at ageucate.com.