The sandwich generation : caring for oneself and others at home and at work / edited by Ronald J. Burke, Lisa M. Calvano.
Material type: TextSeries: New horizons in managementPublisher: Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar Publishing, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: xii, 281 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1785364952
- 9781785364952
- 305.244 23
- HQ1059.4 .S26 2017
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and context. Sandwich generation : individual, family, organizational and societal challenges and opportunities / Ronald J. Burke -- Challenges faced by sandwiched caregivers / Shelley I. White-Means -- Intergenerational relations in later life families / Nancy Mandell, Ann H. Kim -- Taking care of caregivers. Supporting the caregiver in dementia / Sheila M. LoboPrabhu, Victor A. Molinari -- Resource effects in the caregiving process / Claire E. Greaves [and others] -- Important role of organizations. Caregiving and organizational support / Hannes Zacher, Cort W. Rudolph, Claudia Reinicke -- Effect of work hours and workplace policies on sandwiched caregivers / Jennifer Reid Kenne, Takashi Yamashita, Anastasia H. Prokos -- Policy context. National context and employer-driven work-life policies / Ariane Ollier-Malaterre -- Residential segregation and health of African Americans : challenges for the future / Aparna Mitra -- Missing mature age women in Australia's aged care sector / Siobhan Austen [and others] -- Childcare and eldercare policies in Sweden / Petra Ulmanen -- What to expect when the unexpected happens : becoming a caregiver / 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.
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