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Kathy Cameron Kuehn • December 4, 2024
When Sandwich Generation kids need to step in- Something is going on with Mom and Dad
As a sandwich generation caregiver, you’re juggling so much—career, kids, and now the care of your aging parents. Knowing when to step in can be tricky, but watching for these signs can help you gauge if it’s time to get involved:
1. Changes in Appearance or Hygiene 🧼
If you notice things like unwashed clothes, poor grooming, or weight loss, they might be struggling to keep up with personal care or cooking.
2. Forgetfulness & Confusion 🧠
Occasional forgetfulness is normal, but consistent memory loss, difficulty keeping track of time, or confusion about familiar places might signal cognitive decline.
3. Safety Concerns at Home 🏠
Check for things like piles of unopened mail, unexplained bruises, or items that seem out of place. If driving or navigating stairs becomes unsafe, it’s time to address safety.
4. Mood & Behavioral Changes 😔
Look out for signs of loneliness, withdrawal from hobbies, or unusual irritability. Mental health is just as important as physical health.
5. Money Management Problems 💸
Missed bills, unnecessary purchases, or even scams could mean they’re struggling to handle finances independently.
If you’re noticing these signs, it might be time to explore options like organizing support services, planning a move, or enlisting extra help. Remember, you don’t have to do it all alone. 💙
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Emergency! You are having a normal Monday. Kids off to school, hubby of to work, dog to day care and you arrive at your office. Morning meetings and reports hit you when you walk in the door. Typical Monday. Then, your phone rings. Display says its mom. Hmmm you think, that’s odd. As soon as you answer, you know it’s bad. Dads had a stroke and is on the way to the hospital. Your first thought “oh no, not today I have too much to do!” Guilt. Regret. Frustration. Yep, all those feelings and of course, concern for Dad. What do you do? Panic? Absolutely not. You reach for the Death book. The book you put together with your Senior Services Advisor. Has all the documents you need to get through the immecdiate crisis and keep you going for whatever happens next. Then, you let the office know you will gone for the day, family emergency. Does this resonate, this crisis situation? If it doesn’t now, it could possibley in your future. To work with me, your Senior Services Advisor, scheulcde an advocate call at https://kckcaregivercoach.com. I offer a emergency consult call, to solve the current crisis and get you prepared for the immediate future. If you need more indepth support, I offer a 4-month program, to cover all issues and give you peace of mind for the future. You will be prepared, just in case. he body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.
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