Sandwich generation

The Sandwich Generation are a generation of people who care for their ageing parents while supporting their own children.

Merriam-Webster officially added the term to its dictionary in July 2006.

For Example:

Thomas and Liz are a couple in their 40s. They are busy raising a family of three children. They also spend much time each week at their parents' homes doing yard maintenance and running errands for their parents. Thomas and Liz are members of the Sandwich Generation.

Sandwich Generation Month is commemorated during July each year.

External links

• The Sandwich Generation
• Commemorative Month Site

• A blog for sharing ideas and solutions as you learn to nourish family relationships without starving yourself
• Boomer Advisor Magazine Magazine offering very useful advice for Boomers who are taking care of their aging parents, as well as their growing children.