Question

In middle adulthood we can often become become part of the sandwich generation. Discuss what the sandwich generate is and how culture can play a role. Incorporate the text to back up your statements by paraphrasing what you have read. You must include the book or an article at the end of your discussion as a reference. All discussions must be the minimum of 300 words and your response to another student must be a minimum of 200 words.

Answer 1

#. Sandwich Generation

- adults who take care of their parents and children in one home

#. Challenges faced

- more responsibilities

- medical issues

- financial concerns

#. Counseling interventions

- Need to understand the increased risk

- focus on the multiple roles that caregivers fulfills

- Implements mutual help activities for all family members of the caregiving environment can help foster resilience

- promote confidence and ultimately reduce the mental strain of the sandwich generation and their family members.

#. Culture plays a very important role in sandwich generation. Childrens learn from their parents and what they have taught about their culture . So, to have a sandwich generation our culture should be so strong to be strictly followed in the upcoming generation .