Suicide Rises Among Baby Boomers
The New York Times has highlighted the challenges faced by the POP Community in an article published yesterday which examines new findings released by the CDC. CDC Mentions stress of “caring for aging parents” as a significant risk factor.
Some of the most shocking findings:
- The most pronounced increase was seen among the “Baby Boomer” generation.
- CDC cites the stress of caring for elderly parents as a major factor.
- Suicides among men in their 50s increased by nearly 50 percent.
- Suicide rates among women age 60 to 64 jumped by nearly 60 percent.
How can you minimize your risk for suicide when you’re middle-aged and Parenting both your Parents and your kids?
Doing “POP” (ParentingOurParents) may not be the easiest of tasks but neither was parenting our children. Although parenting our parents can be demanding, it is also an extraordinarily rewarding opportunity. You are no longer alone. By joining the POP Community, you can learn how to cope better with the challenges of caring for your aging parents — even turn it into a time of healing for yourself and your family. Whatever you do, DON’T give up!
The POP Community can help you when you share your story with others:
- Like us on Facebook, interact with a wide community and share with new friends there how it’s been for you.
- Join the POP Community to blog with other POParents, post your questions, photos and comments for the community and to ask Jane for specific advice.
- Or: sign up for family coaching at Private POP Coaching with Jane.
SHARE YOUR STORY, STOP THE SADNESS, PARENTING MY PARENTS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE: Click here to comment below.
IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS AT RISK FOR SERIOUS DEPRESSION OR SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE,TOLL FREE: 1-800-273-8255
Comments(2)
Lisa says
Nov 01,2014 at 6:25 pmIt was always thus. My parents are very disfunctional and drag me into it whenever I’m around.. I live here, so that is all the time. I am very depressed because I honestly don’t like my parents. The way they behave is embarrassing but I know nothing will change on their part. It has to come from me.. but I honestly don’t know where to start. I’m still that middle kid that tries to fix everything and I’m 52. I’m the ‘girl’ and a caregiver so the burden of elder care falls on me.. 🙁 I love them, they are my parents.. but sometimes I just don’t like them very much. Thanks for listening. Lisa
Patti says
Nov 16,2014 at 11:54 pmHi Lisa, I can relate so much to your mail. I am the baby w older married brother who has his own extended family and kids, and grandbabies, and a dysfunctional drug addicted sister, both of whom live away from my parents who are 85. I am 57, single, and live 20 minutes from them and am emotionally exhausted, drained, depressed and feel guilty. I am disabled by pain and do as much as I can but there are times I feel like I can never do enough = they need so much and love them but really hard to deal w my dad who is rude, embarassing, unhappy, alcoholic, and loner. Mom is my best friend. Anyway, just want you to know u aren’t alone. I just found this website in hopes of finding support somewhere. Has it helped you? I am a good listener and open to hearing from you.