Elderly Parents' Only Child

When you are an only child, it can be an extra burden to take on the care of two elderly parents. You will be responsible for their medical, emotional and physical needs without anyone to help share the load. However, you will not have to deal with sibling squabbles over what type of care is appropriate.

Articles About Elderly Parents Only Child

The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Your Parents
What is the Sandwich Generation and how do you cope? It's when adults are caring for their children and for their elderly parents at the same time. Here's how to cope when you're in the sandwich generation.
Avoid the #1 Mistake Elders Make with Healthcare Directives
A mistake elderly people make is choosing two people as agents for Advanced Healthcare Directives. Choosing only one helps avoid disputes.
Father's Day Memories: Dementia or Not, He’ll Always Be Your Dad
Father's Day is a great time -- to remember the person your father used to be before Dementia or Alzheimer's disease set in. The truth is: your dad is still that person, and always will be.

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