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Caregiver Corner
For the first time in US history, women can expect to spend more years caring for an aging parent than for a dependent child. Contrary to popular notions of older adults residing in nursing homes, national data reveals that the American family provides 80% of caregiving (transportation, housekeeping, personal care, shopping, cooking, paperwork, etc.) for ill or frail loved ones. Referred to as the “Sandwich Generation”, some caregivers are caring for both children and parents simultaneously.
It’s no wonder that caregiving can be emotionally overwhelming. Whether one becomes a caregiver gradually or suddenly, relationships inevitably change and can be difficult. Many questions may come to mind. Are the finances going to last? Am I doing enough? Can I handle the demands of caregiving? Many caregivers face problems alone and experience a complicated mixture of emotions. Grief, loneliness, frustration, anger, guilt, anxiety and depression intertwine with love, pride, commitment, and strength.
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Fact Sheets and Guides
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- Long Distance Caregiving
- Home Care Guide
- Important Factors in Choosing a Home Care Agency
- The Housing Maze