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Caring for Parents Versus Caring for Children: 10 Ways They Differ

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Nearly 10 million boomers are now raising kids while at the same time, caring for at least one aging parent, according to the Pew Research Center reports. The term “Sandwich Generation” is used to describe this demographic – and lots has been written on it.

But what is not as frequently discussed, is that the strategies and techniques that are effective when caring for parents are very different from those that work well with children.

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Decor426 said
Mar 6, 2008

My parents never discussed things like what happens if I can't drive anymore ? what are you going to do when I'm not here anymore? They assume things and when they are older they have a harder time accepting help, even products to make things easier. I think it is a good idea to discuss the events that may happen in your 60's and have an open dicussion with the third party who will eventually be the caregiver.

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