Caring For Mom and Dad is a website dedicated to the Sandwich Generation and caregivers in general. What is the Sandwich Generation? The Sandwich Generation is a generation of people who are caught between raising their children and caring for their elderly parents. This generation is presented with an extraordinary set of challenges as they struggle to keep their livelihoods, relationships and families intact while tackling the difficult task of caregiving.

Nearly 10 million American Baby Boomers are now raising kids or supporting an adult child while giving a financial hand to an aging parent, according to the Pew Research Center.

This is not your typical healthcare site.  This is both a personal blog and an informational portal for everything regarding medicine, health,politics and news.  Rather than spend all day looking through clinical websites and reading about “expert” opinions, you will be presented with honest opinions and honest answers from those who are going through the same journey as you are.  After all, it’s easier said than done right? This website is for you- the caregiver. We welcome all opinions, all suggestions and guest writers who would like to tell their side of the story. Join our cause, form  friendships, anything you want! Click on any of the articles to access more information.

*Article Submissions:
  • All Guest Writers and other contributors must create an account with Caring For Mom and Dad by sending in a request. You will then receive an email with instructions on what to do next * If you do NOT want to create an account email us directly at care4rparents@gmail.com with your article.
  • All Editorials, guest pieces and news stories are subject to moderation.
  • We believe in true, honest pieces however controversial, emotional or eye-opening. You are welcome to write on any subject that is related to the theme of this website.
  • Keep posts coherent and relevant.
  • No word limit. Tell your side of the story!
  • Content may include: pictures, video.

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U.S. Nursing Homes Affected by Cuts

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by Rose Broyles
While Congress debates the details of the health care overhaul, nursing homes across the nation are facing a crisis–what is the crisis? layoffs.closures. $16 Billion has been enacted in cuts to nursing care… Continue reading

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Nutrition for Alzheimer’s Disease Patients

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by Benny Arce
The care and management of patients afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is often a difficult task. This becomes more difficult as the disease progresses to its advanced stage. Yet… Continue reading

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Preventing Diabetic Foot Amputations

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by Rose Broyles
Anyone who is familiar with Diabetes knows that it can be a devastating disease that can rob you of your limbs and even of your life. For most people… Continue reading

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