Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.
Middle-aged individuals who care for both their aging parents and their own children are often called the sandwich generation. This group faces numerous pressures that strain their time, finances, and overall well-being, leading to increased burnout. On Thursday, September 26th, The Globe and Mail hosted a webcast which discussed how women, who typically shoulder more caregiving responsibilities than men, are at the heart of this balancing act.
Speakers:
· Sarah Widmeyer, SVP, Wealth Strategies, Richardson Wealth
· Katy Kamkar, Clinical Psychologist
· Claire Webster, Certified Dementia Care Consultant and former caregiver, Founder of McGill University’s Dementia Education Program and Founder, Caregiver Crosswalk Inc.
· Deanne Gage, Reporter, Globe Advisor, The Globe and Mail (moderator)
Below are links to free resources from McGill University’s Dementia Education Program:
https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/dementia-your-companion-guide
https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/resources/dementia-education-care-partners
https://www.carecrosswalk.com/en/home
The Globe and Mail presented the event with sponsor support from Richardson Wealth. To learn about upcoming Globe and Mail events visit www.globeandmail.com/events.