They took care of you, now it's your turn to take care of them. However, taking on the burden of caring for your parents can be stressful to the point where it affects your health, according to an article from KING-TV in Seattle. It's not uncommon for older people, particularly those with dementia, to get up and wander off in the middle of the night. This can lead to sleep deprivation for their caregivers, and the stress can lead to health problems, the article says.
Experts say there are ways to relieve the stress.
One is to seek counseling. Another is to look for help from agencies and organizations that specialize in care for the elderly and for those who have Alzheimer's. And, try to find out whether there are any support services in your community, such as those that provide adult day care. To find out more about the sandwich generation, you can read this article from a group called Midlife Mommies , or this one from the University of Nebraska .