Have you
heard of the term “The Sandwich Generation?” Well, if you haven’t up
until now, then you’ll probably start to hear it more and more. Heck, you
might even be a member of The Sandwich Generation and you don’t even know it.
It’s a term that I find extremely accurate and
descriptive once you understand the context in which it’s used. So what
exactly does it mean?
The
Sandwich Generation is a generation of
people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own
children.
Dorothy A. Miller coined the term “sandwich
generation” back in 1981, and Carol Abaya has continued to study and expose
what it means to millions of Americans.
Carol
Abaya, M.A., is nationally recognized as an expert on the sandwich generation,
aging and elder/parent care issues. As a journalist, she has written about
aging issues for more than 20 years. Her magazine, The Sandwich Generation®.
·
Traditional: those sandwiched between aging parents who
need care and/or help and their own children.
·
Club Sandwich: those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched
between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, or those in their 30s
and 40s, with young children, aging parents and grandparents.
·
Open Faced: anyone else involved in elder care.
Merriam-Webster and
Oxford English officially added the term to their dictionaries in 2006, and
Carol also coined the words “club sandwich generation” and “open face sandwich
generation.” Some day, they may also find their way into these
prestigious dictionaries.
With all of the definitions and persons
responsible for coining the terms aside, what does this term mean to you?
If you are a part of The Sandwich Generation, you know that it means you are
playing a huge game of tug-o-war. It’s a tug-o-war between your aging parents
and your children for your time, care, love and attention. And, that
doesn’t even go into the stress that comes with caring for your loved ones
financially.
Sellers who have move in
condition properties that are priced right are finding their homes selling
quickly for top dollar, and many are having the problem of multiple offers to
choose from.
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Rick Giese has more than 27 years of experience selling residential real estate, probate, trust and conservatorship. Rick can help you. Contact Rick Giese, associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors at 1-800-274-5656 or rick@rickigiese.com.
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. Rick Giese has
over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a
strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a
straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the
information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your
family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge
of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to
get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call
Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your
situation and sleep better tonight
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