As a parent, you are probably thinking about how to raise happy, well-adjusted children. Many books, articles, and magazines describe ways to meet all of your child's needs and wants...but what about your parents? How much time do you spend thinking about the happiness of your aging parents and how much information have you consulted on how to care for these aging parents? ?Are you part of the Sandwich Generation?Are you a parent who cares for your child while caring for your own parent?Merriam Webster defines the “Sandwich Generation” as a generation of people who care for their aging parents while providing for their own children. [1]How common is it for adults to be “sandwiched” between their aging parents and their children? Chances are, many people you know are or will be caring for an aging parent at some point in their lives. By 2030, there will be more than 72 million people over the age of 65 in the United States.[2] In 2012, 47% of adults aged 40 to 50 have a parent over 65 and are either raising a young child or providing financial support to an adult child. One in seven middle-aged adults financially supports an aging parent and child. Do you also offer any other type of support? You're probably not alone. If you are caring for a parent, you probably feel an immense duty to care for your aging parents and help them make decisions regarding your aging parents' health, finances, daily functioning, and overall well-being. . be. You are taking on a huge responsibility that you probably never imagined you would have. According to the Pew Research Center, "adults who are part of the sandwich generation, that is, those who have a living parent aged 65 or older and who are raising a child under 18 or who are 'caring for an adult child - are placed in the middle of the paper...... as advice on grief and loss. Her work with diverse populations has allowed her to understand and connect with people from all backgrounds, earning her the title of Life Transitions Specialist® by her colleagues and patients. As part of her commitment to her community, Francine gives conferences and leads workshops. throughout Los Angeles County on aging, caregiving and other topics of interest to various organizations and clinics. Francine has also contributed to online publications including SheKnows.com, ABCNews.com, Forbes Woman, Next Avenue, Fox News and AgingCare.com. When she is not wearing her clinical hat, Francine spends her free time with her husband and children. image below to visit Francine's site, LA Talk Therapy, for information on individual counseling and consultations for families who need help navigating their parents' aging process..