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The Sandwich Generation
- Grandfamilies: Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
Where can grandparents raising grandchildren find help? Read more>>>
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
- The Sandwich Generation
Estimates suggest that nearly two-thirds of baby boomers will be taking care of an elderly parent in the next 10 years. And with college and housing costs increasing and children choosing to remain at home longer, the burden on caregivers in the middle can be overwhelming. Read more>>>
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
..realizing you're not alone... Grandparents & Relatives Parenting Children. Read More>>>
- Adult Children, Aging Parents and the Law
In 30 states, (PDF of 30-state list) adult children are legally responsible, at least on paper, to pay for necessities like food, clothing, shelter and medical attention for indigent parents. These statutes, known as filial responsibility laws, are modeled on the Elizabethan Poor Laws of 1601, which made blood relatives the primary source of support for family members, the elderly included. Public assistance was available only as a last resort. Read more>>>
- The Sandwich Generation
"A Survival Course for The Sandwich Generation. Carol Abaya Learned the Hard Way What It's Like to Care for Elderly Parents. She Wants to Make It Easier for Others." Read more>>>
- Sandwich Generation: Survive the midlife tug of war
The Web sites, books and people that can help you to be both a good kid and a good parent. Read more>>>
- Study: The Sandwich Generation
They are called the "sandwich generation", or people caught between the often conflicting demands of raising children and caring for aging parents or other relatives. And their life can be particularly stressful and hectic. Read more>>>
- 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
How do you care for your children and your parents at the same time? It’s a challenge millions of Americans are currently facing. Begin by examining your budget and financial goals. Read more>>>
- The Sandwich Generation: More Americans Are Taking Care Of Their Parents As Well As Their Own Kids
That number is about to explode: In 25 years, there will be 60 million Americans between the ages of 66 and 84, many of them needing full- or part-time care.
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- Sandwich Generation: The Cluttered Nest Syndrome
What is the Sandwich Generation? It is a demanding time when a couple is still dealing with parenting issues, thinking about their own retirement, and yet facing the issues of coping with aging parents. Deciding which has the highest priority can tear a marriage apart. Read more>>>
- The ‘sandwich generation’ Boomers are in a squeeze — caring for elderly parents while raising children
Many baby boomers are finding themselves caught in a squeeze: They’re taking care of elderly parents while raising children or grandchildren. It’s what’s called the “sandwich generation.” Read more>>>
- The Sandwich Generation: With aging parents and young children, a growing number of Americans find themselves caught in the middle.
The term "Sandwich Generation," coined in 1981, refers to the segment of the middle-aged population that provides support to both younger and older family members. It's a phenomenon that has affected a large number of baby boomers, making them prisoners of the clock and the limits of a 24-hour day. Read more>>>
- How to Be 40 and Financially Fit
THE 40S ARE possibly the most challenging decade in anyone's life.
Referred to as the "sandwich generation," 40-somethings often end up financially supporting their college-bound children at the same time that they're caring for their aging parents. Unfortunately, by focusing on all of these dependents, they often forget to take care of their own financial health. Read more>>>
- Care for the Caregiver -- You!
Commiserating about our kids used to cover skinned knees, chicken pox, late night emergency room visits, the teenage years of parties, fast driving, the opposite sex, dangers of drugs, and college applications. Now, we talk about the challenges of helping our parents and the awkward role reversal that's taking place. When did we start worrying about our parents drinking and driving? Read more>>>
- 15 Ways to Take Care of Your Elderly Parents
Few people gleefully anticipate the task of caring for an aging parent—but plenty seem to deny that it's coming. Sooner or later, avoidance can thrust adult children into the caregiver role with a shotgun start. A parent's slip in the bathroom or a collision caused by a mistake in the driver's seat can precipitate a deluge of anguished decisions and rapid changes you're not ready to handle. Read more>>>
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