Celebrate Sandwich Generation Month With Griswold Special Care July 23, 2009

Do you care for your parents as well as your children?

If so, you’re one of approximately 20 million Americans included in the sandwich generation and the month of July is dedicated to recognizing this important segment of the population. This year, celebrate on Thursday, July 23, 2009 with GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE Director Helen Rabb and Manager Mary Barnsley for an event celebrating Sandwich Generation Month at the Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center located at 10 Father Kenney Way in Brockton. Important information and resources helpful to members of the sandwich generation will be provided for guests as well as dessert sandwiches. The event will be held from 12pm – 2pm.
“We’re looking forward to getting the word out about Sandwich Generation Month and celebrating those individuals involved,” said Barnsley. “This is just one way we’re able to give back to our community and we hope to continue doing so for years to come.”
GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE created Sandwich Generation Month and its corresponding website – www.SandwichGenerationMonth.org – in 2007 and over the past two years; notoriety has increased to include proclamations from 20 states and other cities/municipalities and events in numerous communities across the country, like Barnsley’s. In addition, Sandwich Generation Month also highlights the importance of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE’s Donor Closet, a directory of resources for the donation of personal living equipment and the location of the devices needed for improving the quality of life of an aging adult or person with disabilities, and the CaringTimes newsletter, an educational resource for family caregivers assisting elders and individuals living with a disability.

As the sponsor and creator of Sandwich Generation Month, GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE also gives major hospitals, assisted living facilities, physician’s offices and other organizations the opportunity to host quilts comprised of handmade patches which serve as a tribute to the sandwich generation, clients, caregivers, directors, client families, referral sources and others associated with home care and a reminder to all Americans of the warmth, security and peace caregiving provides. Individuals can even design and register their own Sandwich Generation Month events by utilizing the resources available at www.SandwichGenerationMonth.org.
“Members of the sandwich generation play a vital role in so many lives and we wanted to commemorate and honor them in a way they’ve never experienced before,” said Dr. Kent Griswold, president and CEO of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE. “Through Sandwich Generation Month, these individuals are recognized for what they do and the immeasurable impact they have on the lives of others.”

About GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE
GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE is the world’s oldest, multinational non-medical home care company with more than 200 years of combined industry experience on its staff. This franchised, non-medical home care company refers caregivers who provide in-home care services including personal care, homemaking, companionship, incidental transportation and other services to older adults, people recovering from illness and surgery, individuals with families living far away and many others. GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE has more than 100 offices in 18 states, South Korea and Mexico and expects to open 100 locations throughout the United States within the next three to five years. Between 10 and 15 new franchises are expected to be granted in 2009. For more information, visit www.griswoldspecialcare.com.

Official Website: http://www.SandwichGenerationMonth.org