Work and life are both enmeshed throughout the moments of each day—from getting out the door in the mornings (or to your home office) while reflecting on your upcoming schedule to puzzling over a work conundrum on the treadmill. We’re driven to live our optimal lives. We want to be fully present when we are at work and at home.
We want to power through Maslow’s Hierarchy to self-actualization and set up a vacation house.
But what happens when we’re confronted with life’s inevitable difficulties? Sometimes those are pesky things like tax returns or refinancing your home. Other times they are devastating life events when therapy is a must or a crisis that suddenly demands elder care.
Dr. Aman Kaur and the Wellness Committee wanted to empower Women in DSO members with a proactive plan to be prepared for these myriad obligations in life. Not an insurance plan, but direct access to comprehensive health and wellness programs under one umbrella.
Dialing into the Full Wellness Spectrum
The WellnessPlan™ by Women in DSO steps in where most organizations’ employee assistance programs fall short for their women leaders, providing a holistic support system.
Wellness Committee Co-chair Leesa Smith explains, “Employee benefits received through employer groups can be sporadic or difficult to access, not offering what we need. Dr. Kaur wanted this program to be comprehensive, including things that EAPs don’t typically offer in their packages. It needed to be well-rounded for our members and employer groups who are looking to bring it on board.
The WellnessPlan™ dials into the full life and emotional wellness spectrum.”
Wellness Committee Co-chair Liz Meyers, who is pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology, agrees.
“When people think of health, they immediately think physical health—but mental wellness, emotional wellness, financial wellness, and legal wellness are all significant,” she notes.
“There are extensive resources, including caregiver wellness, assistance with childcare, and elder care. We want to do anything that we can do for our members that will help them be well and empower them to lead in all areas of their life.”
WellnessPlan™ for Members and Member Companies
The WellnessPlan™, available to Women in DSO member companies and to individual members, is a strategic, easy-to-implement solution that helps control healthcare costs, reduce burnout, and boost productivity. According to a study conducted by the Federal Occupational Health agency, such Employee Assistance Programs have reduced absenteeism by close to 70%.
The WellnessPlan™ has curated a much-needed and often unavailable bundle of services into one easy solution—so member companies’ HR teams can spend less time administering multiple programs. Employers can decide cost structure options to be employer-sponsored, partially subsidized, or a voluntary benefit.
Solutions for the Eldercare Crisis
No one wants to admit they’re struggling, whether with eldercare responsibilities, legal questions, or healthcare decisions. But these challenges are part of life for many.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 37.1 million Americans provide unpaid eldercare, with nearly 60% of care providers being women. These responsibilities often come on top of parenting and full-time work, especially for the 7.8 million caregivers who are also raising children at home. Without help, women may be navigating an exhausting balancing act in silence.
Unpaid caregivers face higher levels of stress, anxiety, and fatigue, which can severely impact their health, job performance, and long-term retention in the workforce.
This is where a well-designed wellness plan becomes not just a benefit but a lifeline. Thanks to WellnessPlan™, women can tap into telephonic counseling and referral services from Resources for Living to provide much-needed support with solutions for caregivers, childcare, elder care, and many other personal, household, and family issues.
“Providing these resources to women opens the door for them to give themselves permission to seek these things out,” Meyers said—and that access can be transformative.
Trusted Legal Support
Imagine having the confidence to face any legal situation—big or small—knowing you have trusted advisors behind you.
Whether you’re preparing a will, going through a divorce, starting a business, or dealing with a traffic ticket, reliable legal help is just a call away with WellnessPlan™. With access to experienced attorneys across the country, members can get the guidance they need without the stress of overwhelming costs.
From everyday matters to life-changing events, legal decisions become simple, affordable, and accessible for you and your family—including dependents up to age 25. WellnessPlan™ gives peace of mind and protection, knowing you’re not alone when life gets complicated.
Empowering Through Balance
So while the vacation home in self-actualization may have to wait, the WellnessPlan™ delivers something even more immediate and impactful—a practical, restorative path to balance across work, life, and everything in between.
The WellnessPlan™ solutions do more than promote wellness—they meet women where they are, nurturing their whole health amid the realities of their daily lives. Especially in the dental industry, where 85% of the workforce is women, this isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategy to help organizations retain employees who feel engaged and supported by their organizations in a truly meaningful way.
A comprehensive plan that includes legal guidance, eldercare navigation, mental health care, and many other flexible benefits empowers women to manage their concerns and responsibilities with confidence and dignity. Offering it signals that employers understand the realities their teams face—and are willing to invest in their well-being. For companies committed to building resilient, inclusive workplaces, this kind of wellness support isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Women in DSO members can start using WellnessPlan™ benefits by visiting WellnessPlan.life. Or call (833) 946-3761 or email office@womenindso.org to learn more.
