Are you in the Sandwich Generation?

As we grow into the mature years of adulthood many of us will find ourselves no longer defined as “baby boomers” but rather – the Sandwich Generation. It might sound like lunchtime but it can be more complicated than a ham on rye. Look at this.

Sandwich Generation

Many individuals have dual-caregiving roles.

By Jennifer Chait

The sandwich generation defines a generation of adults who are caught between parenting their young or adolescent children, and at the same time, caring for their elderly parents.

Who Is theSandwichGeneration?

Carol Abaya, M.A., a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, head of the Sandwich Generation website, and recognized expert on this demographic, divides the sandwich generation into three categories with terms she coined to define each particular situation.

Traditional
Club Sandwich
Open Faced

Traditional stands for your basic sandwich situation: People who are raising their children and caring for aging parents at the same time.

Club Sandwich represents people in their 50s or 60s who are caring for parents, children, and grandchildren. The club situation may also be when people in their 30s or 40s are raising their children, and caring for parents and grandparents.

Open faced means anyone else who is involved in caring for elderly individuals.

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A bit about The Keys Please

The Keys Please (TKP) is a family utility resource. Our purpose is to encourage and motivate people to take a proactive role in eldercare.

There are no set rules for those dealing with eldercare as every family is unique. However there are many common issues that will confront everyone assisting their elders. The Keys Please is a resource for addressing these issues.