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Canadian: caught in the “sandwich 2eneration", gen- erally those n their 30's, 40's and 50's, represent a large segment of the popula- tion. "That means most Canadian families are going to find themselves thrust into crises with no prepara- tion. It’s happening now. We've seen it and we're try- ing to help people cope," says Munholland.

The children of aging par- ents must try to navigate through an increasingly complex maze of home care services and professionals offering medical care, homemaking assistance and even simple companionship. The trend is accelerating as more seniors remain reluc- tant to give up their home- life and independence, ond as government cutbacks

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The Sandwich Generation Who Are They And Whe Are They, Caring For

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of 15 per cent of woman and 16 per cent of amen who had g job outside the home were als prniding care ta someone with lone term health problems.(StatvCan, 1996)

of bes seven out of 10 couples raiung children, both parents are working. (Bob Glossop, director of programs for the Vanier invntate of the Family)

o'1S per cent of family curegivers wished someone woidd occastnally give them a breuk from their duties, {StatrCan, 19%)

7 In 1991, 3.2 millon Canadians were 65 and alder; hy 2011, the figure will be five mil- lion, (Canadian Medwal Association Journal,

o& Ay 2031, nine mutton Canadians will be ekderty. (CMAN

of In fess than 15 years, one million pension- ors livieg in the conumenity will have some disability: 100,000 will need heip with basic Juncnons such as bathing and eating, arwith- 1 300,000 will not be able tes sheg, prepare meals or de housework on their own. (CMA

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