Sandwich Generation

Did You Know? 15 million days are missed from work each year because of long distance caregiving according to the Long Distance Caregiver Project of the Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles. The number of people doing this type of caregiving will double in the next 15 years. read more

A Survival Course for the Sandwich Generation: Tips from Sandwich Generation "expert," Carol Abaya. By George James, The New York Times 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. By Walecia read more

Did you know? The demands on a person who is taking care of elderly parents result in a great deal of stress. If caregivers aren't careful, they jeopardize their own health and well-being. A study of family caregivers found that those who experience caregiving related stress have a 63read more

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guide 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 mread more

If you're a part of the Sandwich Generation... Are You Financially Prepared? The Boomer Report Did You Know? The fraction of the U.S. population 75 or older has increased from 5.2% in 1990 to 6.4% today. At the same time, the percentage of those 75 and up living in their adult children'sread more