The Sandwich Generation Downsizing Aging Parents

It’s Scott Brubacher here with our Boomers on the Move workshop! Are you part of the sandwich generation? If you fit into it, you are one of many adults who are caring for older relatives and children at the same time. It not only affects our Baby Boomer audience (59-77). But their Gen X children (40-58) as well. Looking at the numbers, that means 57% of the population has a parent aged 65+ that they’re supporting financially, emotionally, etc At the same time while supporting a minor/adult child. This caregiving role can be tough on its own. But when you add your career and financial concerns to the mix, it can feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water. The Sandwich Generation Downsizing aging parents.

Downsizing Aging Parents with Peg Bocci
Financial Overwhelm with Heather Holjevac
Emotional Overwhelm with Hailey Patry
Panel discussion

Downsizing Aging Parents Scott interview Peg Bocci

Peg is the Founder & CEO of Silver Lining Senior Advisors. She helps families and their loved ones navigate the healthcare system and helps you search for a suitable retirement home. Working in the senior living industry for more than 20 years has given her the knowledge and understanding of this dynamic industry. Not to mention the people living and working in it.
She has dedicated her entire professional career to working with seniors and continues to educate her community on the benefits and options available in the senior living industry. Check out the sample below:

When do you know it’s the right time to get more help for aging parents?

“There are a lot of factors you should consider. It may be time if your parent is feeling any one of these symptoms of being isolated and showing the physical and/or emotional signs of depression (e.g., not eating properly, not taking medication, becoming forgetful).

If they’re still living in the family home, they may have a hard time walking up and down the stairs safely. Not to mention keeping up with house keeping, laundry, lawn maintenance, etc.

Many people also experience a decline in their memory caused by depression or underlying dementia. In fact that makes it more difficult to continue living independently. Further, an environment with nurses/doctors may be needed for those with more acute physical needs or a recent diagnosis.”

What’s the biggest difference between retirement homes, long term care facilities, and home care? See the rest of the questions and listen for more…