Though the label “sandwich generation” dates back to 1981, those feeling the squeeze of responsibilities of caring for growing children and aging parents know that the moniker is still as relevant today as ever.

According to the American Psychological Association, those in "the sandwich generation" feel more stress than any other age group as they balance the demanding, delicate acts of care.

Dating back to 1981, the term was coined by two women, Dorothy Miller and Elaine Brody. At that time, the middle generation in the sandwich was Baby Boomers.

These days, while nearly two in five men and women in this age group feel overextended, the survey reveals that more women than men report experiencing extreme stress and say they manage their stress poorly.

Not only is balancing the medical,

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