The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Parents All At Once

Photo credit Edward Cisneros ...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 about this caregiver's experience with being part of the sandwich generation - before here was recognition of that role: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Request a free sample from Egosancares.com Need incontinence support for yourself or someone else? Try Egosan’s Incontinence Support Group on Facebook Egosan wants to help you live your...
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