Scripps News Life Interactive: The sandwich generation faces a crisis of care Prev Next Americans are raising kids and caring for aging parents at the same time — often starting at just 34 years old. (Scripps News) Posted and last updated ShareCopy linkFacebookNextdoorXThreadsRedditLinkedInEmailWhatsAppMessengerPrint Add WKBW as a Google Preferred Source Covering the stories that inspire and impact everyday lives.