November is National Family Caregivers Month.
“Family members, friends, and neighbors devote countless hours to providing care to their relatives or loved ones. During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and thank the humble heroes who do so much to keep our families and communities strong.” – President Barack Obama
Family caregivers are everywhere. According to a 2013 Pew Research Study on the Sandwich Generation: Nearly half (47%) of adults in their 40s and 50s have a parent age 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting a grown child (age 18 or older).”
Even Millennials are affected. In a study by the AARP, Millennials spend on average 21 hours per week on family caregiving. That is almost a part-time job.
Furthermore, caregiving is taking its toll. Kerra L. Bolton AND Tasha Robertson wrote a sobering article, Caregiving is Killing Us: A Nation of Daughters in Crisis. They cite a 2011 MetLife study estimates that female caregivers lose about $324,044 in lost wages and Social Security benefits.
In order to support caregivers, I am joining AlzAuthors in discounting books for family caregivers. You can see the discounted books by clicking this link.
Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: How to Help Your Parents and Protect Your Kids.
The Kindle version is on sale for $2.99 from November 7 – November 13th, a 70% discount.
Get your copy by clicking this link.
Comprehensive and practical…as a Certified Caregiving Consultant, I will certainly be recommending this book as a resource.
– Elizabeth B. Miller, Certified Caregiving Consultant, Happy Healthy Caregiver