During the week of June 25-29, ABC News ran stories on the issues relating to aging and the difficulties families face with this topic. With the changing demographics, this topic is proving one of the most challenging we face as a nation and as a family. The purpose of this blog is to provide answers and spur discussion on these topics. ABC did a wonderful job of highlighting the struggles that families face as roles are becoming reversed. Children are becoming caregivers to aging parents. This is nothing new. Today, however, many people, because of the longevity of seniors and the fact that people are waiting to have kids themselves, are faced with care giving for two generations. The term coined for this occurrence is the "Sandwich Generation." People are being "sandwiched" with the care giving tasks of children and parents simultaneously. If you missed it, take time to review the stories.
http://www.abcnews.com/health/eldercare
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