The Sandwich Generation . . . Helping Your Aging Parents

by Carol Abaya, M.A.

for release May 26, 2000

Are you juggling doing errands for your aging parents, your children, yourself and working at the same time?  Are you tired, stressed out and upset that your once vibrant parent is now frail and needy?

Do you feel alone?  Rest assured you are not alone!  The Sandwich Generation is dedicated to the 50 million Americans who may have elder/parent care concerns and/or responsibilities.

HELP Gives Caregivers A New Direction

Question: My mother, 86, is in a nursing home. She always had trouble sleeping and now roams the halls at night. Often the aide will get her ready for bed and