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The words "sandwich generation" today are a new term in society's long history of the written language. As a direct result of my work, this term is now found in the latest editions of the Oxford English Dictionary and the Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. I also coined the words "club sandwich generation" and "圆老open face sandwich generation." Some day, they may also find their way into these prestigious dictionaries. In the early 1990'银腔氏锋散s very few had even heard of the term "sandwich generation." Most thought it was connected to a sandwich eaten by children who were "latch key" kids. So, I view myself as a pioneer in opening up discussion of the many challenges of elder/parent care. As I cared for my parents, I talked with caregivers around the world and started writing about the issues of aging. One of my primary focuses was the many emotional elements of both the elder's aging and the sandwich generationers "new role on the stage of life." Beginning in the early 1990's, I have crisscrossed the country, speaking before many groups of both professionals in the then early developing geriatric field and family caregivers. In essence, I was the one who popularized the term "the sandwich generation." As more baby boomers become both sandwich generationers and seniors, the need to understand aging dynamics and family relationships increases dramatically.It's not easy to become elderly or a parent to your parent(s). After all, our society "says" adults should be able to take care of themselves. But, as more live well into their 80s and 90s and families are dispersed across the country, everyone is going to be involved somehow, some way, in elder care. If not today, then tomorrow.This site is dedicated to providing in depth material to "Sandwich Generationers®," those sandwiched between aging parents and their own children, and covers a number of key areas, critical to elder care -- from aging in general to legal, medical and financial issues. Many TIPS oriented articles are offered at minimal cost at the Information Store. They are geared to help make the challanges of being a Sandwich Generationer® a little easier.Carol Abaya Associates has also developed unique audience interactive programs that provide an unusual perspective of the emotions involved in aging, elder/parent care, and role reversal. They help develop techniques and build skills to achieve positive caregiving objectives, for both family and professional caregivers. More information about scheduling these lectures and seminars is available on the Lectures and Seminars page.
