Question

Dianne feels overwhelmed. She helps her adult daughter regularly with finances and caring for her grandchildren. She is also the primary caregiver of both her aging mother and her father-in-law. She feels like she never has a minute to herself. Dianne can be referred to as being in the _____ generation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sandwich generation

Explanation:

The sandwich generation are individuals that care for their (often adult) children and their aging parents.

They care for both simultaneously, which puts often an enormous amount of pressure (mental and economical) on them.  

The sandwich generation represents 47% of the adult population in the USA. The trend is on the rise due to aging population and financial instability, which makes starting an independent life difficult for many adults.