Experts Are Calling This Common Family Structure A “Club Sandwich,” And You Might Be In One

In addition, her husband was granted power of attorney for his aunt, taking care of her finances and clearing out and selling her home. 

In spite of these challenges, Kathy L. says the experience of providing this care wasn’t all negative. “I also feel very honored to be able to help,” she said. “There are a lot of layers of feelings involved.”

People like Kathy L. who find themselves in the dual — and at times competing — roles of providing child care and elder care simultaneously are sometimes referred to as the “sandwich generation.”