Sandwich Generation: Are you taking care of yourself?

It’s a significant life change when your roles have reversed and you’re the one helping a parent with daily living. Meanwhile, you also care for your children at home. Welcome to the sandwich generation.
The term was coined almost 40 years ago by social worker Dorothy Miller to refer to women performing this double duty. And today, according to the most recent research, women still form the majority of family caregivers in Canada.
When you’re a caregiver to two generations, you’ve got to be at your best to meet everyone’s needs.
The middle of the sandwich can begin in a healthy place, only to have feelings of satisfaction eventually turn to frustration. It’s not unusual to find yourself harried and stressed when you’re being pulled in two different directions.
You can deal with caregiver stress by adopting these four self-care and caregiving best practices and ultimately improve your well-being.

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