Caring for the silent generation
Published on April 5, 2017
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My niche is on Baby Boomers on making extra money retired or not. I fall into that category.
When many of the Baby Boomers reach 60, their parents are still around. Who's taking care of the so called Silent Generation? The answer, surprisingly, is the Boomers. I've had to research and read about being a care giver. I have had to become a caregiver to my mother-in-law due to she has Alzheimer's.
Studies done in 2006 from the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology found Baby Boomers are much more committed to caring for their parents than their own parents were a generation ago. In fact, According to a 2005 survey from Campbell-Ewald Health, 13 million of the nation's Baby Boomers are caregivers of sick parents and deeply involved in their parent's care.
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With this being said many who choose to be a caregiver most have quit their jobs and are looking for a online business. They need to still bring in money some way. I feel that WA has the potential for caregivers to benefit by working with a program that is laid out step by step along with a community that is very supportive and so positive.
In my research I found a poem that I would like to share a Alzheimer's Poem Do not ask me to remember. Do not try to make me understand. Let me rest and know you're with me. Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. I'm confused beyond your concept. I am sad and sick and lost. All I know is that I need you to be with me at all cost. Do not lose your patience with me. Do not scold or curse my cry. I can't help the way I'm acting. I can't help the way I'm acting. Can't be different though I try. Just remember that I need you. That the best of me is gone. Please don't fail to stand beside me. Love me till my life is done. Author: UNKNOWN To any one who is a caregiver Kudos to you and if anyone knows of someone who basically put their life on HOLD to be a caregiver them acknowledgement of the great job they are doing. I am fortunate that my husband is always their when I need him.
Best wishes
Doris
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