The Sandwich Generation: Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents / Edition 1

by Charles R. Roots

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815330042
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1998
Series:	Garland Studies on the Elderly in America
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter I Introduction; Chapter II The Sandwich Generation: A Contemporary Problem; Chapter III Willing and Able: Who's Responsible for Whom?; Chapter IV Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother: An Ethical Paradox; Chapter V Multiple Generations: Multiple Sandwiching; Chapter VI The Role of the Church: A Viable Ministry?; Chapter VII Education and the Sandwich Generation: A Blueprint; Chapter VIII Conclusion and Analysis; Chapter IX Summary;

Editorial Reviews

Examines ways to alleviate the burden placed upon adult children who care for aging parents but who still have children at home. The study shows that the situation is going to continue, complicated by related issues such as the right to die, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Topics addressed include who is responsible for whom, the ethical paradox, multiple sandwiching, and the role of the church. A 12-week course of study and nine appendices are included. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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