The Sandwich
Generation
Have you heard the term "the sandwich
generation"? It's used to describe the baby boomers who are struggling with
jobs, older children, finances, and... aging parents or grandparents. This
generation faces more responsibilities than any generation before, and often
just at the time we are looking forward to a renewed time of our own.
Instead, we feel "sandwiched" in between those who are competing for our time
and energy:
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Many adult children "boomerang" back home as
they struggle to find a financial or emotional foothold in today's world.
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Companies facing financial woes cut
back on staff leaving many unemployed... and those remaining burdened with
additional job responsibilities.
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We are facing our own mid-life crises as we
try and cope with our changing world and stresses.
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Our aging parents and grandparents are living
longer and facing more challenges than ever before... we become the caretakers,
wondering how the role reversal happened.
The result? Our burden of responsibility
coupled with the guilt of not being able to do it all results in depression,
anxiety, and not enough time.
There are so many
complications associated with the changes and loss that can be a part of aging.
And, there are so many choices. How can you get to the “real” issues? What are
the causes of change? What is normal and what is not? How can you get
the right answers and
coordinate what is going on? What are the best choices in help? And, how can you
get him to accept it?
That’s where
Aging Resources, Inc.
can help. As masters level gerontologists, certified care managers,
and geriatric nurses, we are able to combine our expertise with your
individual circumstances. Creating a unique plan, we will
offer appropriate and supportive solutions, minimizing potential
negative outcomes.
We can assist you
in reaching your goals effectively. That’s what we are all about.
