Sandwich Generation: Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents

First published in 1998. Based on the author's personal experience and first encounter as a member of the sandwich generation revealed which revealed they had a great deal to learn. This book considers the aspects and major effects of caring for elderly parents while taking care of children still at home. Most of us have a general idea of how to raise children in the home, but just how do you care for an elderly parent? The focus is on the family, and the responsibilities that are based on scripture, society, and family upbringing. The thrust of this book is to ferret out the real issues of being a parent to both your children and your parent(s): what is more commonly being called the sandwich generation.