Here’s a rather fascinating term - The Sandwich Generation. Who are these intrepid peoples, I hear you ask?

Well, they’re the folks who are sandwiched in between taking care of young whipper snappers and old raising-caners. To wit:

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If the term Sandwich Generation leaves you feeling hungry, you may not know about the new buzz surrounding a subset of caregivers nicknamed the “Sandwich Generation”. This colorful name refers to caregivers who find themselves squeezed between caring for younger loved ones (usually children) and elderly parents or family members. This may be nothing new, but these caregivers are becoming a rising interest within American society.

Who are the Sandwich Generation? They are the nearly 10 million boomers that are now raising kids, teenagers or young adults while providing financial support for an aging parent. Usually they are between the ages of 35 and 55. These are Americans who, on an average day, can be found trying to round up lunch boxes while scheduling a doctor’s appointment for mom on the cell phone. They have special needs and unique questions such as “what do I do when my parent, who is living with me, undermines my authority with my child” or “should mom or dad move in with me?”…MORE…

Such responsibilities can get quite frustrating indeed! If you’re of this unique animal, here are some helpful resources:

• AGIS forums
• Elderly Parents Yahoo Groups
• Jewish Boomers
• Sandwich Generation: Survive the midlife tug of war

It can be tough going…but networking will make it much easier to bear. Take advantage of that.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert