Sandwich Generation

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A Time of
Family Transition
& Reinvention
The

July is
National
Sandwich
Generation
Month
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purpose is to provide services
to ALL who care. We work with family
caregivers, medical practices,
community providers, and most
importantly healthcare consumers.
We specialize in providing
innovative caring support to meet
the specific needs of our clients
and anyone involved in the
caring process.

Thank you for your courage, energy, and dedication!
Professional CaregiversHealthcare Providers
Family Caregivers Living in the Sandwich
Generation

Our Goal for Today
Validate the challenges faced by all members of
multigenerational families and provide tools that
drive effective planning, healthy transition,
and positive solutions

Presented by:
Chris Kelly, MEd
Director of Learning & Development
Griswold Home Care
Belena Butler, RN MSN CCM
Care Specialist
Caring Support & Solutions, LLC

Lit Review
Social Media
Advocacy
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About the “Sandwich
Generation”
The term “Sandwich Generation”
was coined by Dorothy Miller in
1981 and is defined as…
“A segment of the middle-aged
generation that provides support
to both young and older family
members yet does not receive
reciprocal support in exchange.”
(D. Miller, 1981)
http://sw.oxfordjournals.org/content/26/5/419.abstract

A More Holistic Perspective
A challenging time where all three generations experience simultaneous
life transition and role change:
Dual
Caregivers
“Mid-Life
Transition”
Children
“Quarter-Life
Transition”
Aging
Parents
“Late-Life
Transition”

Understanding the
“Dual Caregiver”
A “Mid-Life Transition”

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Lit Review "When a child or
family member needs care
and there is no one but you
who can give it, it is
impossible to focus on work.
The stress and worry about
caring for your child or the
elder who needs care is
all-consuming.”
Dual caregiver quote
(The Consulting Practice at Bright Horizons, 2013)

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Feel overwhelmed
and exhausted
from career and
caregiver roles
Adjusting to new/
shifting family
roles as children/
parents age
Feel the need to
reinvent themselves
given role changes
but experience
guilt…grief
Lament their own
signs of aging and
think more about
mortality
Anxiety and
depression
Financial
pressures
Desire to focus
on self
Little time for self
…All of this happening
during a mid-life transition
CORE INSIGHTS
Lit Review
A Time of Chaos, Transition and Reinvention
Work
pressures

Lit Review
Understanding the
“Child”
A “Quarter-Life Transition”

IE
W
LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Lit Review
“When young adults
emerge at graduation from
almost two decades of schooling,
during which each step to take is
clearly marked, they encounter an
overwhelming number of choices
regarding their careers, finances, homes,
and social networks. Confronted by an
often shattering whirlwind of new
responsibilities, new liberties, and
new options, they feel helpless,
panicked, indecisive,
and apprehensive.”
Alexandria Robbins – Investigative
journalist and author

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Lit Review
Lament financial
dependence on
parents
Desire autonomy
yet lack confidence
Feel Indecisive
and uncertain
about college/
career path
Struggle to
find a job due
to a poor
economy
Overwhelmed
with new/
increased
responsibilities
Highest prevalence
of anxiety and
depression
compared to
family segments
Struggle to form
new relationships
CORE INSIGHTS

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Understanding the
“Older Adult or
Grandparent”
A “Late-Life Transition”

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Lit Review
“Half of older
Americans report having
someone they consider to be
a caregiver in their lives –
and close to one-third
(28 percent) of seniors say they
serve as a caregiver for
someone else.”
http://bit.ly/18yHbLo

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Lit Review
Remain in
their home
Ability to adjust
to change
To be productive
Financial security
Independence
Optimistic
outlook
Live in the
moment;
enjoy life
Stay active
with friends
Value time
with family
Not be a burden
Desire to
get out
CORE INSIGHTS
Concerns about
safety

A
VOCACY
LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Social Media
“My dad has Alzheimer’s, mom has
heart trouble, mother in law has
emphysema...as the oldest children in
both families we are the ‘go to’ ones as
well. I have an incredibly stressful job
on top of it all...I try and get my sibs
involved and delegate responsibilities.
We made med books for them and keep
them up to date. We involve the neighbors
as well. I also have three kids, grandkids...
and their problems to deal with.”
Dual caregiver quote
http://bit.ly/14mX0lD

LITR
SOC
IALMEDIA
Social Media
“I'm a 26 y.o. male, living at home
with my dad and younger brother..
I have a bachelor's degree in business
administration, but unfortunately a
low paying job, student loan bills,
credit card bills and car expenses
haven't yet afforded me the ability
to move out on my own yet.”
Young adult child quote
LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
http://bit.ly/10pDHF3

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Social Media
“My one daughter has all these
responsibilities with her job and
she has her children. I don't feel
that they should have to take care
of us. They should see us more
because we are getting older. But
like I said, they got big houses to
take care of. They got yards to keep
clean and they're workaholics.”
Grandparent quote
http://1.usa.gov/19Ia9VO

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
“Many of us help older,
sick, or disabled family members
and friends every day…we are
glad to do this and feel rewarded by
it, but if the demands are heavy, we
can also become exhausted and
stressed. We think we should be able
to handle caregiving roles on top
of busy work and family
schedules and begin to feel
guilty and depressed as our
stamina wanes.”
Advocacy
http://bit.ly/14yNlZk
Quote from a family caregiver

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
"Role strain is
by far one of the
leading factors in a dual
caregiver role."
Advocacy
"As a dual caregiver,
I feel guilty when I
can't be what I want
to be for myself
and others."

LIT REVI
EW
SOCIAL
M
EDIA
ADVO
CACY
Advocacy
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Social Worker or Family
Coach/Therapist
Home Care
“Back-up” Caregivers
(Friends/Family)
Geriatric Care
Manager
Guidance
Counselor/
Job Coach
Wellness
Instructor/
Coach
Financial Advisor
Family Transition
Care Team
Advocacy

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SOCI
AL
MEDIA
AD
VOCACY
Solutions Webinar
& Toolkit
Breaking through the barriers
to find real solutions
“Mourning is the first step
towards Reinvention”
Kathryn Betts Adams, PhD, MSW (2013)
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mid-life-what-crisis/201305/mourning-and-reinvention-in-mid-life

Solutions Webinar Action Plan
Reflect
Learn
Share
and
Validate
Plan
Act
Evaluate
Take the time to acknowledge and mourn losses. Write down hopes, goals, needs,
and concerns.
Use the following toolkit to learn more about multigenerational family transition.
Hold a family meeting and have each member of the family unit share goals/needs/
concerns. A family therapist can play an important role in helping your family to
work through transition. Friends can also be a great source of support for you and
your family. Ensure that all members of the family feel heard/understood.
Develop a plan for reaching personal/family goals. Start small and set short-term
realistic goals that can be achieved. Think about ways that the family can work
together to achieve goals.
Put your plan into action. Expect bumps in the road. If this occurs, adjust your plan.
Set a date for a follow-up meeting and evaluate your progress. Celebrate success!

Solutions Webinar
& Toolkit
American Association for
Marriage & Family Therapy
National Council
on Aging
http://bit.ly/15NJin8
The Sandwich
Generation
http://bit.ly/124Q2uRhttp://bit.ly/11NSEld
For Health Providers:
Family Solutions
Toolkit

Solutions Webinar
& Toolkit
Quarterlife Crisis QLC Message Boards
http://bit.ly/13cpkrE
QLC Work Resources
http://bit.ly/18kScyUhttp://amzn.to/16F0WMi
Supporting Children:
Family Solutions
Toolkit

Solutions Webinar
& Toolkit
Life Reimagined Caregiveraction.org
http://bit.ly/112CxSv
Caregiver.org
http://bit.ly/17DbZWQhttp://bit.ly/12rg0gc
AARP Videos
http://bit.ly/11NSVEO
Caring Support & Solutions
http://bit.ly/15ZLls3http://bit.ly/124QcCy
Supporting Dual Caregivers:
Family Solutions
Toolkit
Caregiving.org

Solutions Webinar
& Toolkit
Eldercare.gov
http://1.usa.gov/17HUg4B
CDC.gov
http://1.usa.gov/1ame6SZ
http://bit.ly/15NLfA9 http://1.usa.gov/124QUzuhttp://bit.ly/19IcmAA
NCOA AARP USA.gov
Supporting Grandparents:
Family Solutions
Toolkit

http://bit.ly/17pE8B7
AARP
http://on.wsj.com/1ameBMZ
Wall Street Journal
http://bit.ly/12rhQxC
Caregiver.org
Solutions Webinar
& Toolkit
Family Meeting
Tools

Key Takeaways
Points to remember
Sandwich Generation families are experiencing
simultaneous life transitions and role changes
Effective communication, planning, and support are critical
to successful family transition and positive outcomes
All segments of the Sandwich Generation family can benefit
from education, tools, and support

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