Sandwich Generation
The Sandwich Generation refers to in" rel="nofollow">individuals who are bein" rel="nofollow">ing pulled by the needs of their children and parents. Although their children may be gettin" rel="nofollow">ing older, they still ?need? their parents. In
addition, their parents are gettin" rel="nofollow">ing older and now need to rely on them as well. Watch this newsclip: (http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2009/May/Are-You-Caught-in" rel="nofollow">in-the-Sandwich-Generation/).
Talk to someone you know who is a part of this sandwich generation about their experience. Describe the issues facin" rel="nofollow">ing the Sandwich Generation and how we can support them. Be sure to in" rel="nofollow">incorporate
developmental theory and concepts that affect sandwiched in" rel="nofollow">individuals and relate this to the person you in" rel="nofollow">interviewed.