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What happened when your aging parent couldn't care for themselves anymore?

Checkup wants to know: What happened when your aging parent couldn't care for themselves anymore. Plus, an AMA on teaching your teen about sexual health and safety.

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Cross Country Checkup1:50:47How did life change after your parents could no longer care for themselves?
Parents often say they'd do anything to make sure their children are well cared for. But what happens when that relationship shifts as those children become adults caring for an aging parent? Finding the answer can strain family finances and families themselves. How have you dealt with caring for an aging family member?This week on Cross Country Checkup....

The "sandwiched generation"

Roughly 1.8 million Canadians are caring for multiple people in their life, most often a child AND an older adult. StatsCan refers to them as the "sandwiched" generation. 

What did you do after an aging parent could no longer care for themselves?

PLUS, an AMA on sex education...teaching your teen about sexual health and safety.

Join Ian Hanomansing on CBC Radio One, CBC Listen and CBC News Network. Call Checkup at 1-888-416-8333, text (226-758-8924) or go to CBC.ca/aircheck.