Sandwiched Between Aging Parents and Adult Children

Have a conversation about the future sooner rather than later.
Sandwiched Between Aging Parents and Adult Children
Elderly parents while also taking care of their adult children. fizkes/Shutterstock
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A lovely new assisted living complex is under construction close to where I live. As beautiful as this place is, it has become a daily reminder to me of how difficult it can be to talk to aging parents about their health and future needs.

If you’re 40 or older, you’re part of the Sandwich Generation, which refers to middle-aged individuals who feel pressured to support both aging parents and adult children.

Mary Hunt
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