In the broadest sense, the “sandwich generation” is the “caught in the middle” generation who have living parents and children. More specifically, the term often refers to middle-aged people who support both their parents and their children, whether financially, physically or emotionally.
Also know, what are sandwich generation issues?
According to Mass Mutual’s 2018 State of the American Family study, the following is true about sandwich generation issues: 55% perform chores for parents and/or in-laws. 49% manage parents’ and/or in-laws’ finances. 47% spend, on average, two hours per day caring for parents and/or in-laws.
Besides, is the sandwich generation growing?
The Sandwich Population is growing, as the number of people over the age of 65 is set to double over the next 25 years. … By 2035, more than 11 billion people, approximately 13 percent of the population, will be over age 65.