Sandwiched… are you taking care of your aging parents AND your children?
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The Sandwich Generation - PBS Show
Did You Know?
15 million days are missed from work each year because of long distance caregiving according to the Long Distance Caregiver Project of the Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles.
The number of people doing this type of caregiving will double in the next 15 years.
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Are You a Parent to Your Parent?
Did you know?
The demands on a person who is taking care of elderly parents result in a great deal of stress.
If caregivers aren't careful, they jeopardize their own health and well-being.
A study of family caregivers found that those who experience caregiving related stress have a 63read more
Sandwich Generation - The Cluttered Nest Syndrome
By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guide
What is the Sandwich Generation? It is a demanding time when a couple is still dealing with parenting issues, thinking about their own retirement, and yet facing the issues of coping with aging parents. Deciding which has the highest priority can tear a mread more
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The Boomer Report
Did You Know?
The fraction of the U.S. population 75 or older has increased from 5.2% in 1990 to 6.4% today.
At the same time, the percentage of those 75 and up living in their adult children'sread more