The sandwich generation : caring for oneself and others at home and at work /
The sandwich generation : caring for oneself and others at home and at work /
edited by Ronald J. Burke, Lisa M. Calvano.
- xii, 281 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- New horizons in management .
- New horizons in management .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and context. Sandwich generation : individual, family, organizational and societal challenges and opportunities / Challenges faced by sandwiched caregivers / Intergenerational relations in later life families / Taking care of caregivers. Supporting the caregiver in dementia / Resource effects in the caregiving process / Important role of organizations. Caregiving and organizational support / Effect of work hours and workplace policies on sandwiched caregivers / Policy context. National context and employer-driven work-life policies / Residential segregation and health of African Americans : challenges for the future / Missing mature age women in Australia's aged care sector / Childcare and eldercare policies in Sweden / What to expect when the unexpected happens : becoming a caregiver / Ronald J. Burke -- Shelley I. White-Means -- Nancy Mandell, Ann H. Kim -- Sheila M. LoboPrabhu, Victor A. Molinari -- Claire E. Greaves [and others] -- Hannes Zacher, Cort W. Rudolph, Claudia Reinicke -- Jennifer Reid Kenne, Takashi Yamashita, Anastasia H. Prokos -- Ariane Ollier-Malaterre -- Aparna Mitra -- Siobhan Austen [and others] -- Petra Ulmanen -- Lisa M. Calvano.
Rising life expectancy has led to the growth of the 'Sandwich Generation' - men and women who are caregivers to their children of varying ages as well as for one or both parents whilst still managing their own household and work responsibilities. This book considers both the strains and benefits of this position.
1785364952 9781785364952
997815 MIL
Middle-aged women--Family relationships
Middle-aged men--Family relationships
Middle-aged persons--Family relationships
Sandwich generation
Intergenerational relations.
HQ1059.4 / .S26 2017
305.244
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and context. Sandwich generation : individual, family, organizational and societal challenges and opportunities / Challenges faced by sandwiched caregivers / Intergenerational relations in later life families / Taking care of caregivers. Supporting the caregiver in dementia / Resource effects in the caregiving process / Important role of organizations. Caregiving and organizational support / Effect of work hours and workplace policies on sandwiched caregivers / Policy context. National context and employer-driven work-life policies / Residential segregation and health of African Americans : challenges for the future / Missing mature age women in Australia's aged care sector / Childcare and eldercare policies in Sweden / What to expect when the unexpected happens : becoming a caregiver / Ronald J. Burke -- Shelley I. White-Means -- Nancy Mandell, Ann H. Kim -- Sheila M. LoboPrabhu, Victor A. Molinari -- Claire E. Greaves [and others] -- Hannes Zacher, Cort W. Rudolph, Claudia Reinicke -- Jennifer Reid Kenne, Takashi Yamashita, Anastasia H. Prokos -- Ariane Ollier-Malaterre -- Aparna Mitra -- Siobhan Austen [and others] -- Petra Ulmanen -- Lisa M. Calvano.
Rising life expectancy has led to the growth of the 'Sandwich Generation' - men and women who are caregivers to their children of varying ages as well as for one or both parents whilst still managing their own household and work responsibilities. This book considers both the strains and benefits of this position.
1785364952 9781785364952
997815 MIL
Middle-aged women--Family relationships
Middle-aged men--Family relationships
Middle-aged persons--Family relationships
Sandwich generation
Intergenerational relations.
HQ1059.4 / .S26 2017
305.244