Caring for both ageing parents and children presents a unique challenge for the so-called ‘sandwich generation’
Balancing caregiving roles for two generations is often a source of financial and emotional pressure. Photo: Getty
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.