The Sandwich Generation
The Sandwich Generation consists of people who care for
their aging parents while supporting their young children or grown children over
18 years old. Adults who are part of the Sandwich Generation are pulled in many
directions. While some adults are likely to provide financial support to both
their aging parents and grown children, even more are providing emotional
support.
According to the Pew Research Center, almost half (47%) of
American adults in their 40's and 50's have a parent age 65 or older and are
either raising a young child or supporting a grown child.[1]
Also, about 15% of middle aged Americans are providing financial support to
both an aging parent and a child.[2]
Men and women are equally likely to be members of the Sandwich Generation.[3]
Adults squeezed between these two
generations should remember to seek assistance from local agencies on aging, skilled
caregivers, and elder law attorneys. Our next post will provide a complete list
of Nebraska resources for the elderly and their loved ones. Please, stay tuned.
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