Tag Archives: caregiving
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, … Continue reading
A Sandwiched Boomer wrote on yesterday’s comments that she’s planning to move her aging mother in with the family as a way to take better care of both of them – more loving arms for mom, although some loss of independence, and less stress on herself as she’ll be right there when her mom’s not doing well. Another reader discussed the plans she and her husband have made for themselves because they don’t have children to help care for them – that is, moving to another country where they can … Continue reading
“Community” has always been a concept that women embrace for caregiving, as Shelley Taylor discusses in her book, “The Tending Instinct.” Through the ages, from prehistoric times until now, communities in which women “tend and befriend” each other have allowed them to survive and even thrive. Now the presence of community is contributing to the new movement of “aging in place,” seniors remaining in their own homes rather than moving elsewhere. Studies indicate that over 90% of the elderly prefer this option and that it provides a better quality of … Continue reading
