New Work-Life Observations Report
The Work-Life Office and Advisory Council are pleased to share the Observations from the Work-Life Survey Report. This report concentrates on 5 key issues that emerged from the 2010 Work-Life Survey data. More.
2012 Summer Camp Listings
We are pleased to provide an expanded listing of summer camps in the area, including a special section of camps that offer discounts to UK families! Learn more.
New Webinar from Lotsa Helping Hands
Last month we hosted a special webinar about caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Special Guest Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives at the Alzheimer’s Association and Carol Blackwell, care partner to her husband who is living with Alzheimer's disease, discussed common challenges facing caregivers and presented resources and tips on how to help. You can watch a recording of the webinar here.
Lotsa Helping Hands: Getting Started Webinar
Lotsa Helping Hands is a caregiving community tool. The service includes an intuitive group calendar for scheduling meals, rides and other daily activities as well as community sections such as well wishes, blogs, and message boards that provide emotional support to the family in need.
Watch the webinar today and learn:
- How to create a private Community web site
- The first steps in setting up your coordination calendar
- How to invite members to join your community
New Lactation Guidelines and Resources
The University of Kentucky has approved Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Guidelines to encourage and support mothers in the workplace. Learn more.
Work-Life Offerings
Pet Care Pages! Local and national pet care information and resources. Also, visit UK Employees and Their Pets and a pet memorial page: UK Employees Remember Their Pets.
Homework Help Toolkit - Is your child's homework taking over your life? Check out this helpful resource.
Parenting and Child Care Information - Visit our site for a new resource from the Child Care Council of Kentucky designed exclusively for UK employees. If you are a grandparent, view Help: A Handbook for Kentucky Grandparents and other Relative Caregivers (.doc) and the AARP's Grandparent Information Center.
UK Elder Care - Read the latest issue of In The Know monthly E-Newsletter or learn about upcoming Elder Care events.
UK Disability Connect - Do you want to know more about developmental milestones, planning for your loved one’s future, or assistive technology? Learn more.
Work-Life Initiatives Progress Report
Community Involvement - Volunteering Contributes to Work-Life Balance. More.
Monthly Message from the Director
View the monthly message from the Director of Work-Life, Robynn Pease. Learn more.
Beat the Blues
- For practical advice on how to gain control of your work-life balance during these stressful economic times, refer to the following Mayo Clinic article: Work-life balance: Ways to Restore Harmony and Reduce Stress.
- Learn how to reduce your stress at work in this article on The Right Way to Slack Off at Work (pdf).
Do you have:
- a Work-Life related event that you would like posted here?
- an issue that you would like to see addressed?
- suggestions for what you would like to see on this page
Call the Work-Life office at 257-8763 or e-mail your suggestion.
(Updated 04/25/12 - E-mail Melanie Justice - melaniefjustice@uky.edu)
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