Working Moms Dilemma: Eldercare and Childcare
 

 

How do you care for your children, your parents and your career at the same time? It's a challenge that millions of Americans who are part of the "Sandwich Generation" are needing to address.

To help you better manage your job as a caretaker, whether for your children, parent or pet, I've put together a list of helpful resources for your files:

ElderCare Online Whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, relative or neighbor, this site provdies an online community where supportive peers and professionals help you improve quality of life for yourself and your elder.

Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care resources in their community.

Find Care Now is an excellent resource for both childcare and eldercare help. The site includes 90,000 childcare facilities and 70,000 eldercare facilities by city and state

360 Financial Literacy helps you with all the many financial aspects of caregiving -- from saving for college to helping your elderly parent pay for nursing care.

Sittercity is a great resource to know about whether you need a sitter for a Saturday night or a dog-sitter for your summer vacation. Named by Time magazine as one of their fifty coolest web sites.

 

 

     
 

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