{"id":14245,"date":"2023-06-30T09:29:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T09:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/greatermilwaukee\/?p=14245"},"modified":"2023-06-30T09:36:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T09:36:00","slug":"4-ways-senior-caregivers-support-brookfields-sandwich-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/greatermilwaukee\/resources\/4-ways-senior-caregivers-support-brookfields-sandwich-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Senior Caregivers Support Brookfield\u2019s \u2018Sandwich Generation\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Association of Retired Persons\u2019 <em>Caregiving in the US 2020 <\/em>report, the majority of Brookfield\u2019s informal caregivers are members of the \u201cSandwich Generation,\u201d <em>sandwiched <\/em>between competing child and senior care responsibilities, while also trying to find time for their careers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"separators-custom-box\">\n            <div class=\"cta_title\">In-home Caregiver in Greatermilwaukee<\/div>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/greatermilwaukee\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right\">\n                <span class=\"c-btn__txt\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span>\n                <span class=\"c-btn__ico\">\n                    <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"ASD icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 contact-info__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>            \n                <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>Among their findings, AARP researchers reported that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nearly 1 in 5 (19%) of families are now providing unpaid care to adults with health or functional needs<\/li>\n<li>Nearly 1 in 4 (24%) of caregivers are now responsible for more than one person, up from 18% in 2015<\/li>\n<li>Nearly 1 in 4 (23%) of caregivers report that their health has worsened as a result of their multigenerational care commitments<\/li>\n<li>Nearly 2 in 3 (61%) of family caregivers are also working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a relatively new phenomenon, resulting from longer life expectancies and seniors\u2019 increasing reliance on help from unpaid family caregivers. But while the term \u201cSandwich Generation\u201d was only recently coined, the effects of multigenerational care commitments are already well-established in caregiver research.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in one study titled \u201cPulled from All Sides: The Sandwich Generation at Work,\u201d Ann O\u2019Sullivan (2015) noted how \u201cthose who are raising children and assisting older adult family members are at risk for issues related to physical and emotional health, balancing work and family responsibilities, and taking care of themselves\u201d (p. 491).<\/p>\n<p>In fact, a comprehensive review of literature reveals a host of physical and emotional health problems linked to \u201ccaregiver burden,\u201d a chronic stress disorder that has disproportionately affected members of the Sandwich Generation in Brookfield, WI.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, \u201ccaregiver burden\u201d is both preventable and curable, and Always Best Care is here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to learn 4 ways our senior caregivers are supporting Brookfield\u2019s \u201cSandwich Generation,\u201d or call (262) 439-8616 to speak directly with a caregiver coordinator near you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 ways senior caregivers support Brookfield\u2019s \u201cSandwich Generation\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Always Best Care provides respite on-demand. <\/strong>The best way to prevent caregiver burnout is to <em>lift the burden <\/em>before it takes its toll, which means relieving unpaid caregivers from their duties so they can find time for self-care, rest, and time to recharge with family and friends. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, as the AARP reports that 26% of caregivers now struggle to coordinate care for their loved ones. But our respite care services are available on-demand and in any care setting, with no long-term contract requirements, so you can always get help when you need it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always Best Care provides true peace of mind. <\/strong>Even when family caregivers are overburdened, it can be tough to entrust the safety of your loved ones to somebody else. And if you aren\u2019t relaxed, you cannot recover, and your respite care service goes to waste. We understand this, which is why we invest so much into our employee screening, training, and performance monitoring. All caregivers must complete rigorous reference reviews, background checks, and in-person interviews, and they must meet our exacting training standards before they\u2019re licensed, bonded, and insured.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always Best Care simplifies assisted living placements. <\/strong>Many informal caregivers struggle to provide care because of the state of the home care environment. If your loved one cannot confidently go up and down the stairs without support, for example, but they live in a multi-story home, caring becomes much more difficult and labor-intensive. Moving your loved ones to a senior-friendly living facility can greatly reduce the strain of caregiving.Unfortunately, many unpaid caregivers already struggle to find enough hours in the day, so the prospect of researching local assisted living facilities can be daunting. But our caregivers are here to help. We offer full support with assisted living placements, including personalized recommendations, help with research, and guided tours of any facilities you choose, and we can even help your loved one pack and unpack on move-in day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always Best Care connects caregivers with community resources. <\/strong>After more than 13 years serving Brookfield seniors, we\u2019ve discovered plenty of free senior programming and support resources in the community, all of which we\u2019ll be happy to share with you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Consult with a caregiver coordinator in Brookfield, WI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how we\u2019re supporting local caregivers, and get a free quote on any custom care plan, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call (262)-439-8616<\/li>\n<li>Email <a href=\"mailto:cfoley@abc-seniors.com\">cfoley@abc-seniors.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/greatermilwaukee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fill out our online contact form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>References<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Sullivan, A. (2015). Pulled from all sides: The sandwich generation at work. <em>Work<\/em>, <em>50<\/em>(3), 491-494.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"separators-custom-box\">\n            <div class=\"cta_title\">In-home Care Services in Greatermilwaukee<\/div>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/greatermilwaukee\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right\">\n                <span class=\"c-btn__txt\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span>\n                <span class=\"c-btn__ico\">\n                    <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 contact-info__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>            \n                <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Association of Retired Persons\u2019 Caregiving in the US 2020 report, the majority of Brookfield\u2019s informal caregivers are members of the \u201cSandwich Generation,\u201d sandwiched between competing child and senior care responsibilities, while also trying to find time for their careers. 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