It can be hard caring for an elderly parent and have young adult children and grandchildren. More mature adults can feel extremely torn between responsibilities toward their parent that gave them so much growing up, and the joy and obligations they feel as a grandparent and parent.
Psychologists call this the sandwich generation. They feel sandwiched between everyone's needs and never seem to be able to take to time to enjoy themselves. It can be more than difficult especially if you are an only child or have siblings that live far from an aging parent and you are left to sholder the responsibilities.
These adults have much stress.
Idea: If you don't already know someone in this situation, keep your ears open for someone who is. Pray for them. Ask them how they are doing. Take them out for lunch or bring them some cake. They need a break.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment