The Sandwich Generation is a fast-growing group of individuals between the ages of 40 – 50 years old. Caught in the middle of caring for their children and their aging parents simultaneously, these caregivers experience high levels of stress. So, we’re sharing everyday stressors, statistics, and ways to combat tension as a member of the …
Caring for aging parents can be an emotional and challenging time for siblings. While siblings can be helpful and supportive during these trying times, they can also be a source of stress for each other. Research shows that in 90% of families, one sibling shoulders more, if not most, of the parental caregiving burden. Taking …
Caring for aging parents is a challenging, emotional, and unique experience. With approximately 47% of people in their 40s and 50s caring for aging parents and young children, the experience is particularly trying. This group of caregivers, known as the Sandwich Generation, comprises a population of 24 million caregivers who are trying to meet the …
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Caring for an ailing loved one can bring incredible rewards—both physical and emotional. It can ignite all sorts of positive emotions, from compassion to satisfaction to “a vicarious happiness at being able to help,” says psychologist Michael J. Poulin. It can also help strengthen the caregiver’s physical and cognitive performance as they age themselves. In …
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