According to the Pew Research Center study, nearly 4 in 10 American adults identify themselves as a family caregiver. Caring for a loved one is an activity that cuts across most demographic groups, but is especially common among adults ages 30 to 64, a group traditionally still in the workforce.
November is National Care Giving Month, a time to thank, support and empower family members.
Useful links
Family Caregiver Alliance
The National Alliance for Caregiving
Read tips from the CDC on Stepping into Caregiving
To access your buckle-down-and-make-it-happen motivation, you need to dig deeper. With a little help, you can strengthen your mental muscle, says Dr. Pam Peeke. Read More…
No one wants to be a killjoy at a Christmas party or a family get-together. But when it comes to dealing with the temptations of the season's high-calorie bounty, you don't have to be a Grinch with these tips from WebMD.
The two-bite pecan tarts satisfy the sweet tooth with far less guilt than pecan pie. Read More…
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A healthier version of the classic meat-lover’s lasagna recipe. Read More…
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The annual benefits enrollment period ended November 13, 2015. Your 2016 benefits begin January 1. Watch your home mail for your personalized statement showing the elections you actively made or defaulted to during the annual benefits enrollment. Carefully review your statement and consider the following:
As of mid-November, 49 BMCers have qualified for the 2016 bWell Olympics. Qualifiers completed the online Well Being Assessment, participated in a health screening, and received a Fitbit to track their activity! Remember, all employees are eligible to participate in the bWell Olympics. Go to mybmcwellness.com today to start your qualifying effort.
Olympians Use Coaches. Why Not You?
Even the world’s best athletes and business people have a coach. Why wouldn’t you? Coaching is provided through BMC’s wellness partner, Aduro, and is available at no cost to BMC employees participating in the bWell program.
Whether you want support in making better food choices, quitting tobacco, managing stress, exercising, finding motivation, or simply being more fully alive, bWell coaches are here for you. They won’t judge you, diagnose you, or tell you what to do. Instead, they are here to support you in finding your own best thinking and what is best for you!
If you’re ready to make a change to your health and wellness in 2016, call 888-213-7953 to set up your appointment to speak with a coach.
MetLife Auto & Home® provides you with access to insurance coverage for your personal insurance needs with special low rates as part of your BMC employee benefits.
You can take advantage of these special discounts RIGHT NOW. Just call MetLife Auto & Home to receive a personalized quote. You may apply for coverage at any time; you do not have to wait for your current policies to expire. Please have your current policies with you when you call.
Call 1-800-GET-MET-8 (1-800-438-6388) or visit the MetLife website for a free, no-obligation quote today.
Caregivers must often balance the demands of family, work, and the care receiver. As an employee, parent, spouse or grandparent, as well as caregiver, you feel pulled in many different directions. It may be hard to do everything others want you to do.
You are invited to join Magellan’s live interactive webinar “Avoiding Caregiver Burnout” on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central time. Register Now.
Log On and Learn!
Can’t attend the webinar? Log on and learn! Look for Caregiving in the Magellan member website under the Library/In the Spotlight section. (When prompted, type in BMC’s toll-free EAP number, 1-800-327-1393).
Holiday shopping can be such a whirlwind that many forget to take the time to stop and think before they shop. Then after the dust has settled they think, “Huh, I didn’t think I spent that much.” According to the American Institute of CPAs, having a set budget and knowing the ins and outs of holiday shopping can be your best defense from a holiday financial hangover. Read More…
Here’s a list of 10 smart money moves to consider from Fidelity—some that need to be addressed by December 31 and others that are an important part of a year-end financial check-in. Most of them can be accomplished quickly, but the benefits can last a lifetime.
MyBMC Rewards provides a snapshot of your pay, retirement benefits, health and insurance benefits and corporate programs. Visit MyBMC Rewards to:
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