Longer lifespans have created a new demographic, the Sandwich Generation, caught between caring for their children and caring for aging parents
No, this is not a food column. Nor is it a restaurant review. This is about where you might be. It’s about your stage in life.
Caregivers can sometimes develop feelings of stress, burnout, and depression especially when they manage older parents who are experiencing Alzheimer's, dementia, or have chronic health issues. It becomes a carousel of appointments, visits to labs, and consultations. The circle gets tighter and faster after a fall, a hip injury, declining in vision and/or hearing, the loss of driving privileges, or any change in circumstances.
“Families have to think forward when you have a child with needs. Brian, our son, will always look after his sister… and us, while we are here,” added Catherine. “My brother’s family lives in Richmond, B.C., and now they look after my dad. He is 89 years old and has dementia. Yes, my brother has children, too.” Rahat demonstrates how technology is helping her know how her father is doing. “It is an amazing advantage today in being connected.”
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