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#sandwich-generation
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Mental health

Experts Are Calling This Common Family Structure A "Club Sandwich," And You Might Be In One

fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Mental health

Experts Are Calling This Common Family Structure A "Club Sandwich," And You Might Be In One

from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

My boomer parents ran out of money 5 years ago, but didn't tell me they have nothing for retirement until the last minute

His parents are Baby Boomers who, he says, exhausted their funds five years ago - although they only told him when they were on the brink of homelessness. Because of health problems and age-related constraints that make work impossible, the user stepped in to support them and to manage their finances. He persuaded them to sell their large, debt-laden home (despite their request that he simply continue paying their mortgage). Now they live in a modest cottage near him so he can regularly assist them.
Retirement
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

My 81-year-old mom lives with my tween and me. It's made my son more empathetic.

A 10-year-old's empathy and kindness are fostered by living with his 81-year-old grandmother who serves as an inspiration and mentor.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Help! My Sister's Kids Just Did Something Truly Horrible to My Mother. I'm on the Verge of Violence.

Adult children neglect an elderly mother despite her lifetime of caregiving and financial sacrifice, causing deep hurt, family conflict, and caregiver exhaustion.
Health
fromKqed
4 days ago

Facing Terminal Childhood Cancer, These Mothers Made an Impossible Choice | KQED

Families of children with aggressive brain tumors face agonizing choices between experimental treatments with severe risks and alternative paths prioritizing comfort and joy.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Help! I Ruined a Beloved Tradition at Work. But My Nasty Co-Worker Left Me No Choice.

An employee shares surplus produce and household items at work, but an entitled coworker frequently criticizes, takes without gratitude, and provokes a confrontation.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Why America's childcare crisis hits night-shift and early-morning workers the hardest

Melinda Turner starts her day at 3:30 a.m., and within 30 minutes, wakes her 8-year-old daughter for school. She packs their bags and by 5 a.m., heads out to drop her child at an in-home day care - one of the few providers in her area that opens before dawn. Turner, a single mother, then drives to her early shift at a manufacturing job.
Parenting
#multigenerational-living
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Parenting

My parents lived with my family of 7 after selling their house. There were challenges, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Parenting

My parents lived with my family of 7 after selling their house. There were challenges, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'He fought to the end': UCLA's Skyy Clark dedicates season to his late father

They had just talked the day before, Skyy Clark and his father having one of their usual conversations about life, basketball and whatever else popped into their minds. Early the next morning, around 6, Skyy got a call from one of his brothers. It was the sort of news no one can fully prepare for, no matter the circumstances, no matter how much one might have already considered the possibility of hearing those awful words. "Dad's gone."
National Basketball Association
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My 95-year-old grandmother doesn't want to move to an assisted living facility. We are stuck with an impossible choice.

A 95-year-old refuses assisted living despite needing 24/7 care, forcing family to balance safety and respect for her autonomy.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I'm 82 and earn $16 an hour working at a boat store. I don't have much saved and can't retire, but everything will work out.

An 82-year-old works for modest hourly pay to supplement Social Security, support extended family, and remain active despite limited savings.
#relocation
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Relationships

My husband and I chose to live in Washington, DC, based on job opportunities. I wish we'd chosen to live closer to family.

fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Relationships

My husband and I chose to live in Washington, DC, based on job opportunities. I wish we'd chosen to live closer to family.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My 34-year-old daughter will always live at home. Still, I'm proud of how far she has come.

My 34-year-old daughter, Samantha, has already chosen the song she'll perform at her twin brother, Matt's, wedding in May next year. She's refining her version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings." Not that it needs refining: it was the highlight of her solo concert, "Daring to Dream," last month. The event was a sell-out, and there was rapturous applause. The crowd's appreciation of Samantha made me prouder than ever.
Mental health
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My sister gave up her career to care for our parents. It makes me feel guilty.

An older sister quit a 40-year nursing career at 59 to provide full-time care—groceries, meals, and transport—for elderly parents while a sibling lives 3,000 miles away.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I work full-time while caring for both my mom and kids. It can be overwhelming, but it's taught me I don't have to be in control.

Balancing parenting and caregiving for an aging parent requires constant attention, adaptive routines, and can increase positivity and self-confidence.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What to Expect When Your Loved One Is Dying: The Good Death

Understanding three end-of-life phases and offering compassionate, educational support can transform dying into a peaceful, dignified process.
New York Yankees
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Yankees fan builds miniature Fenway Park for his Red Sox-loving father

A Yankees fan built a miniature Fenway Park in his yard so his Red Sox–loving father, who can't visit the stadium, could enjoy games.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I don't know how we would survive': caregivers speak of fears over upcoming Medicaid cuts

Medicaid enables home-based attendant care, supplies, and equipment for people with severe disabilities, supporting family caregiving, independent living, and access to medical services.
Parenting
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to switch to part-time if you're a working parent

Going part-time demands clear goals and intentional boundaries to ensure reduced hours create relief rather than new obligations, fragmentation, or stalled career momentum.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My dad has Alzheimer's. He needs full-time care but we have been turned away from every facility | Jane Rawson

An 84-year-old man with Alzheimer's requires constant care beyond his wife's capacity, forcing placement attempts into aged care amid long waits and family guilt.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Bruce Willis's Dementia Care Plan 'Not Up for a Debate'

was the safest and best decision - not just for Bruce, but also for our two young girls
Public health
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My sister transferred my late dad's car into her name - How can I protect mom's assets?'

Sister managing their elderly mother's care and transferring their late father's car into her name raises concerns about control of family assets and potential misuse.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

FIRST PERSON | I'm part of the sandwich generation caught between being a new mom and my mom's caregiver | CBC News

The call came around 3 a.m. "Your mum had a stroke," I heard my cousin in India say. I crumpled to the floor. As I sat sobbing, he explained that she was in surgery and still critical. My mind swam with disbelief. Less than 24 hours ago, I had spoken to her over video chat. She'd been in high spirits singing Old MacDonald to her new grandson our daily morning ritual since his birth that April.
Canada news
Medicine
fromAol
1 month ago

The New Sick Day Playbook: How Working Parents Are Redefining Sick Days

Remote work and telehealth enable parents to manage children's sick days with flexible scheduling, home care, and reduced travel stress.
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