August 29 • 2019 67
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The Sandwich Generation
Jenny didn’t know what to do to help her
parents. Her father was getting frail,
her mother was having trouble with her
memory and Jenny was concerned about
them living alone. She worried when
they went to the doctor without her, but
her parents didn’t want to be a burden
by taking her away from her work or her
children, and insisted they were “just
up in the hospital.
Welcome to the Sandwich Generation.
Jenny is not the only one struggling to
care for aging parents while balancing
that help is available.
Geriatric Care Managers at ElderCare
Solutions are trained professionals who
assess and meet the needs of older
adults, both those living in their own
homes and those in senior communities.
After conducting a thorough evaluation,
Care Managers identify next steps that
can help bring stability to an older
adult in decline, and peace of mind and
support to their family.
A Care Manager can also be an ongoing
advocate for an older adult, taking them
to doctors’ appointments, reporting back
to the family, coordinating in-home care,
providing emotional support to both the
older adult and their family.
ElderCare Solutions of Michigan, a
division of Jewish Family Service,
provides 24/7 geriatric care
Care Managers have been working
with older adults and their families for
more than a decade. In crisis situations
they can meet clients at the hospital to
provide support and advocacy. In short,
they can be there for your loved one until
you arrive.
So if you’re not sure where to start,
ElderCare Solutions of Michigan can help
with as little as a one-time consultation
or intensive ongoing support.
Contact us at 248.592.1944 or resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org