The Sandwich Generation Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents

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The sandwich generation is a sociological term for adult children who care for their aging parents, and who still have children at home. This book examines the factors contributing to this phenomenon, the possible ways to alleviate the burden placed upon the sandwich generation, and what the future of the family will be like if current trends continue.

The family unit is experiencing enormous pressures when confronted with the long-term care of aging parents. Medical costs, reduction of income, nursing homes, loss of independence, Alzheimer's Disease, and other issues confront the elderly today. Adult children who step into this arena to help often find that they are in for an emotional and financial roller-coaster. Statistics indicate that the average person retiring at age 65 has less than $250 in the bank. Tocomplicate this problem, the primary caregivers tend to be women who are in their fifties and who find themselves facing 18 years of caring for aging parents or parents-in-law.

This study shows that this situation is going to continue, complicated by such related issues s

First published in 1998. Based on the author’s personal experience and first encounter as a member of the sandwich generation revealed which revealed they had a great deal to learn. This book considers the aspects and major effects of caring for elderly parents while taking care of children still at home. Most of us have a general idea of how to raise children in the home, but just how do you care for an elderly parent? The focus is on the family, and the responsibilities that are based on scripture, society, and family upbringing. The thrust of this book is to ferret out the real issues of being a parent to both your children and your parent(s): what is more commonly being called the sandwich generation.

Chapter I Introduction; Chapter II The Sandwich Generation: A Contemporary Problem; Chapter III Willing and Able: Who's Responsible for Whom?; Chapter IV Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother: An Ethical Paradox; Chapter V Multiple Generations: Multiple Sandwiching; Chapter VI The Role of the Church: A Viable Ministry?; Chapter VII Education and the Sandwich Generation: A Blueprint; Chapter VIII Conclusion and Analysis; Chapter IX Summary;

Charles R. Roots