Grandfamilies and Kinship Families: Caring for Young Relatives

“Many older adults are caregivers for their grandchildren or other young relatives. In the United States, more than 2.7 million children are currently being raised by older family members. These kinds of families are often called grandfamilies, in the case of grandparents and grandchildren, or kinship families more generally.

If you’re an older adult raising a young relative, it may feel overwhelming at times. This article provides suggestions for taking care of yourself as well as ways to . . .”

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/grandfamilies-and-kinship-families-caring-young-relatives