If you’re a part of the Sandwich Generation… Are You Financially Prepared? 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’s homes has been…
By Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com Last week, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) wanted to interview me about some caregiving issues. We chatted a bit about the article she was writing and she got some quotes. During the talk, we bonded. As Nancy talked, she described the turmoil she is facing as her parents age. …
While the video below is not of the quality we would like, we found it to be both humorous and touching and well worth a look. SANDWICHED? Many daughters who are caregivers also take care of their own young children. This is known as “The Sandwich Generation.” For information, click here. Buy Mothering Mother: A Daughter’s…
by Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com Nearly everyone involved in caring for aging loved ones is experiencing grief. Often, however, we’re not aware of this grief. We have a parent who used to be strong and capable begin to ask for a little assistance. No big deal, right? We’re happy to help. But underneath, often unnoticed, there’s…
AgingCare.com When the family member we are trying to care for is impossible to please, it’s often because of long-standing family dynamics. I’m not talking about someone in intolerable pain, or someone who has little control over their brain because of dementia or Alzheimer’s. In those cases, we often need to get the help of…
By Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com In the 1970s, there were ongoing debates about whether a woman could balance a family with a career. The discussions centered on being a good wife, mother and employee. The question seldom posed, in those days, was how, besides being a wife, mother and career woman, could a woman also…
By Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com As far back as breast or formula feeding, most of us learned that a sweet taste meant care and comfort. As we grew into more grown up foods, we generally learn to equate certain goods with comfort. Our parents picked up on these foods and would offer them as treats. …
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By Connie Matthiessen, Caring.com Try these strategies to remain effective and sane when you’re taking care of someone who’s difficult. Caring for a difficult relative or other loved one Being a caregiver is never easy, but if you’ve spent much of your adult life trying just get along with a parent or another older adult…