Strength for the sandwich generation : help to thrive while simultaneously caring for our kids and our aging parents

Bertini, Kristine 1955- (Author).

Summary: Multigenerational caregiving has become a prevalent phenomenon in the generation of Baby Boomers. Nurturing children as they rapidly evolve and grow as individuals while simultaneously assisting elderly parents to live with - and then exit life with - dignity and respect can be a trying experience. The good news: there can be great joy in this capacity as well. 'Strength for the Sandwich Generation: help to thrive while simultaneously caring for our kids' addresses the multiple complexities that arise for the millions of middle-aged adults caring for both their children and their elders, providing the caregiver with resources and information that includes strategies for caring for the self, children, and elders, handling financial strain and addressing moral and ethical dilemmas.

Record details

ISBN: 9781598843644 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1598843648 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781598843651 (e-book)
ISBN: 1598843656 (e-book)
Physical Description: print
144 pages ; 25 cm
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, ©2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction : multigenerational caregivers -- Midlife challenges -- Our children -- Our parents -- The self and the importance of a plan -- Finances -- Creating meaning in all stages of life -- Conclusion -- The author's story.