"Caring for both ageing parents and children presents a unique challenge for the so-called 'sandwich generation'"
"I won't lie. It was a relief when mum finally went into a nursing home. There's such joy in simply visiting her now, for a cup of tea and a chat."
"As a family we had run through the gamut of home-care options for years. Dealing with correspondence, driving to appointments, clinics, doctors, dentists, shops and banks."
Middle-aged caregivers often balance responsibilities for both ageing parents and dependent children, producing intense emotional and logistical strain. Placing an elderly parent into residential care can bring relief and restore the pleasure of uncomplicated visits. Family caregiving typically requires managing correspondence, arranging and driving to medical appointments and clinics, accompanying to dentists and doctors, and running errands such as shopping and banking. Years of evaluating and coordinating home-care options can deplete time, energy, and resources. Transitioning to a nursing home alters daily roles while preserving opportunities for supportive, less burdensome family interactions. Emotional relief may coexist with ongoing oversight and mixed feelings.
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