A Story from the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Parents

...During the last few years of my caregiving, while my mother-in-law and my parents were still alive, my son was still having major health issues, and I was working full time, I read about the term “sandwich generation.” I remember thinking it was a clever concept, but it still didn’t occur to me that I was a member of this group. I was merely a caregiver and a mom. Maybe I didn’t have the time or the will to reflect on my own situation. That is the case with many caregivers. In fact, when I give presentations to groups of caregivers and professionals, I always stress self-identification. Caregiving is a job. When you have more than one generation to care for, it’s like working overtime or taking on a second job. Yes, sandwich generation is a very apt term. I was just an early practitioner and a slow learner when it came to recognizing what all I actually had on my plate. Continue reading on Agingcare for more insight into being part of the sandwich generation early on: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon you can go here or use promo Code: 20CareGivers.                Related StoriesLetter To Myself: On Becoming a Compassionate CaregiverDementia Diagnosis Begins with the Elimination of Reversible FactorsCaregiving Pain:...
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