Tag Archives: Lifespan Respite Care Act

If you have male Sandwiched Boomers in your life who are caring for aging parents, there’s a lot you can do to raise awareness: Advocate for more appropriate and useful accommodations in the workplace: the availability of geriatric care managers, resources for work/home balance and extended paid leave. Work on expanding the Lifespan Respite Care Act, passed by Congress in 2006. Although $300 million in grants was earmarked to help provide relief to those giving long-term care to family members, the cost of these needs is closer to $300 billion. … Continue reading →