In honor of Sandwich Generation month, and as we end our week of tribute to Sandwiched Boomers, we have one last recommendation – the new blog by journalist Jane Gross – www.NewOldAge.blogs.nytimes.com.

The New York Times, in describing the New Old Age:

“Thanks to the marvels of medical science, our parents are living longer than ever before. Adults over age 80 are the fastest growing segment of the population, and most will spend years dependent on others for the most basic needs. That burden falls to their baby boomer children, 77 million strong, who are flummoxed by the technicalities of eldercare, turned upside down by the changed architecture of their families, struggling to balance work and caregiving, and depleting their own retirement savings in the process.

In The New Old Age, Jane Gross explores this unprecedented intergenerational challenge and shares the stories of readers, the advice of professionals, and the wisdom gleaned from her own experience caring for her late mother in her waning years.”

Consider this a valuable new resource for you and your family. Jane speaks from her own experience in caring for her mother – one of her first posts was ‘what I wish I’d done differently.’ The information on the blog is pertinent and current – in the first two weeks of posting, she has already covered the car key situation and long term insurance. And the blog is definitely resonating for readers – there were 693 comments on the day Jane wrote about ‘our parents, ourselves.’ Do yourself a favor and check it out – let us know what you find helpful in your own quest.