Sandwich Generation
Its the term for the adults still caring for children at home when their own parents care needs rise. It can be complicated, messy and a little uncomfortable. We are here to help navigate.
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Set the table
Term for the adults still caring for children at home when their own parents care needs rise
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Always been difficult, but timing used to be a little better
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teens vs toddlers
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cost of care and education collide
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FIRST PRINCIPLE: to make it work, really need a 3 mile/15 minute bubble
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traveling is inconvenient, expensive, and time consuming when speed sometimes counts
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A smaller bubble means it is simple to involve elders in weekly (or daily) routines.
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In general, easier to have elders move to sandwich generation who are actively earning money and raising and educating children.
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Socialization for the elder generation is more important that commonly anticipated. Loneliness is hard all around.
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Research insurance needs
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Take a realistic look at current savings projections
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Figure out the legal details, drawing up papers with lawyers if necessary
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medical power of attorney
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regular power of attorney
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advanced care directives
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Bank and other assorted logins
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Open up the conversation long before need arises​
Its the term for the adults still caring for children at home when their own parents care needs rise. It can be complicated, messy and a little uncomfortable. We are here to help navigate.
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