The Sandwich Generation Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents Garland Studies on the Elderly in America Series

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.

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;

Charles R. Roots

Using the comparative historical method, this book looks at the experience of indigenous peoples, specifically the Native Hawaiians.