Monday, May 28, 2012
 With Americans living longer, planning for the care of elderly parents has become a pressing issue. This is especially true for people in the so-called Sandwich Generation, who find themselves responsible for caring for children, as well. The financial and emotional strains can be enormous. In our BusinessWeek.com special report, Preparing for Aging Parents, we offer ways to help, from advice on getting your parents' financial house in order to investigating long-term care insurance to avoiding the financial squeeze of eldercare. And with choices on the types of facilities more numerous and complex than ever, we'll help you sort through the array of eldercare options. The report also features useful tips on protecting the elderly from financial abuse and making eldercare less stressful for siblings and parents. Since technology plays an increasingly large role in people's lives, our featured slide show profiles gadgets that help keep an eye on seniors. Dealing with the ups and downs of old age can be challenging. But with a little savvy--and careful preparation--the burden doesn't have to be so heavy. For this and more, go to www.businessweek.com/go/06eldercare
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