More than half of middle-aged Americans care for both older parents and their children. Planning and preparation is important for the physical and financial wellbeing of this “sandwich” generation.

Most of Americans now live until 84.1 years old, but the average “healthy” life expectancy is 78.9 years. This means most of us will likely spend 6 years dealing with illnesses until death. It is essential to have a plan for long term care.