(BPT) - Key takeaways:
- Members of the sandwich generation are often challenged with the cost and concerns of caring for two generations at the same time.
- Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's can bring stress, but caregiving also brings joy and connection with loved ones.
- Family caregivers need help from professional caregivers to understand the neurodegeneration and progressive nature of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases, and to help prevent burnout.
- Comfort Keepers provides professional in-home caregiver services so adult daughters or sons have a trusted partner for family respite, allowing them to spend more quality time and make joyful memories with their parent.
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