Are You Living in the Sandwich Generation?

Dorie, this is a new one on me, never heard of it before... now with that said... I am not pulled in any directions, I make my own decisions after Diane and I discuss the directions, so we are on the same page...

It really is about timing, Dorie. Back when I was young, my great grandfather's house held my divorced grandfather, an aunt that never married and uncle jessie, who had special needs and then we (7 of us) came to live with him, as well, for a bit!

His house was big enough to accommodate everyone, it seems that family members back then were closer, helped one another more and multigenerational housing was accepted as a way of life. Some people are getting back to it!

Dorie:

What a clever way to introduce and discuss a topic that impacts lots of people, and with a great solution...to call you for a discussion of the options that are available.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Dear Dorie,

Living in multi-generational households seems to be more common again. Not really a bad thing. Everyone gets some love and a break, when needed. The only challenge is finding housing with semi-separate quarters that has a bath and accommodates a big bed & some furniture. An extra family room or kitchenette can be a bonus, so the early risers do not have to bug the late sleepers.

Hi Dorie, I'd not heard of the sandwich generation before. When I was a kid I remember my grandmother retiring and selling her house. She then took turns living with different daughters and her sister for a short time. It seemed like a fun idea. She'd visit one for several weeks then go visit another for several weeks. It seems like a fun idea until she got sick. She lived with us the most. When she was at her worst, she lived with another aunt. So, her daughters did take turns taking care of her. I hope to be in a situation to not burden my kids too much. I guess only time will tell.

We certainly understand the sandwich generation.  On of our son's moved in for a few months, then moved out.  A few weeks later, our other son moved in...with his girlfriend!  Shortly, we are moving to Goodyear to be close to my dad and step mom, who could use a little support, then there is my mom...It really is the way family should be.  It is not easy, but it is fulfilling and we are lucky to be in a position to help.  All this talk about sandwiches have made me hungry, though.  😃

Dorie Dillard Austin TX you are such a kind and caring person you would be perfect to help clients in this situation 

We have the space and are very comfortable with the living arrangements.  We do pretty much what I want after my wife tells me what I want

Hi Dorie! I am definitely in that 50's to 60's sandwich generation and have found myself working with family to resolve specific needs that I never imagined I would be involved in. It helps tremendously if families work together - that truly makes a world of difference.