The sandwich generation caring for oneself and others at home and at work
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 be...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Northampton, MA
Edward Elgar Pub.
2017, 2017
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| Series: | New horizons in management
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Part I: Introduction and context
- 1. The sandwich generation: individual, family, organizational and societal
- Challenges and opportunities / Ronald J. Burke
- 2. Challenges faced by sandwiched caregivers / Shelley I. White-Means
- 3. Intergenerational relations in later life families. / Nancy Mandell and Ann H. Kim
- Part II: Taking care of caregivers
- 4. Supporting the caregiver in dementia / Sheilla M. Loboprabhu and Victor A. Molinari
- 5. Resource effects in the caregiving process / Claire E. Greaves, Stacey L. Parker, Hannes Zacher and Nerina L Jmmieson
- Part III: The important role of organizations
- 6. Caregiving and organizational support. / Hannes Zacher, Cort W. Rudolph and Claudia Reinicke
- 7. The effect of work hours and workplace policies on sandwiched caregivers / Jennifer Reid Keene, Takashi Yamashita and Anastasia H. Prokos
- Part IV: Policy context
- 8. National context and employer-driven work-life policies / Ariane Ollier-Malterre
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