Helpful Resources
Generation Bridge is compiling a living collection of resources shaped by real experiences and real needs. Below is a growing list of topics and materials that will continue to expand as our community contributes knowledge and insight.
Caregiving
Sandwich Generation - Family Care Planning
Family Care Coordination: A Webinar for Best Practices for Siblings and Families
Caring for a loved one is rarely a solo effort—and it shouldn’t be. Too often, one family member shoulders most of the responsibility, leading to burnout, tension, and missed opportunities for better care. This webinar will help families work together more effectively, ensuring no one is left carrying the entire load.
What You’ll Learn:
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Family Examples: Hear cases that highlight what works (and what doesn’t) when siblings and family members share responsibilities.
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Planning Perspectives: Understand how clear roles in planning and open communication can help avoid conflict, keep everyone aligned, and provide a better living situation for your loved one.
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When Care Shifts (Masonicare): Learn how families successfully manage transitions—from home-based caregiving to facility care—and what pitfalls to avoid.
Your Takeaway: Download this 10 - point family care plan tip document HERE.
Additionally, you can download an example family care plan form from the CDC HERE.
Sandwich Generation - Time Management Tip
Caring for both children and aging loved ones can feel overwhelming—but the right tools and strategies can make all the difference. Join us for a practical session designed to help caregivers reduce stress, stay organized, and find more balance.
What you’ll learn:
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Best Practices – Guidance from SWCAA on supporting both seniors and adult child caregivers.
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Care Planning Insights – Masonicare shares how strong planning and organization improve experiences in caregiving facilities—and how you can apply these lessons at home.
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Top 10 Tips – Proven strategies to manage your time (and your loved one’s) so you can balance multiple responsibilities without burning out.
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Helpful Tools – A curated list of apps, calendars, and tech that simplify scheduling and communication.
Takeaway: Download this slideshow HERE with 12 tips to create practical strategies, create a clear plan, and find resources you can use right away to maintain balance and peace of mind in your caregiving journey.
Sandwich Generation - Resources Landscape
A webinar from Katie Regan of SWCAA and Lisa Bisson of Masonicare to give people a quick nudge in the right directions about the resources and information sources out there to help navigate a complicated caregiving industry.
This is a quick conversation to assist caregivers, especially those who may be pressed for time or seeking answers. It provides a good overview of local and national resources available to help you find those answers. You can also download a summary sheet highlighting some valuable information sources.
Watch the video by clicking the image above, or DOWNLOAD our summary resource sheet to have access to some great information whether you are in the beginning or heavily embedded in your caregiver scenario.
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