The 'Sandwich Generation' consists of middle-aged parents who still have young adult children living at home, and who are partly respon sible for some care giving to parents and parents-in-law. A study of 66 'women in the middle' was completed in Metropolitan Toronto through personal interviews, in order to obtain information on fac tors related to being in the 'sandwich'. Selected findings are pre sented, and implications for research and counselling for health pro fessionals are included. In the September issue of Canada's Mental Health, Schlesinger (1989) de scribed some of the issues facing the Sandwich generation. After review ing the existing literature, one of the research questions raised was how the 'Sandwich Generation' coped with the stress of having to meet some of the needs of the other two family layers consisting of young adult children who stayed home longer, and elderly parents/parents-in-law who are in part dependent on the middle generation, which has been assigned the name of the 'Sandwich Generation' (Miller, 1981). In order to find out about this growing family phenomenon in Cana society we completed a study related to the 'woman in the middle'.

This is an exploratory qualitative study of 10 seniors (5 men and 5 women), who remarried or lived together after the age of 65. They were all Jewish, lived in Toronto, Canada, and had been married previously. The subjects were interviewed in their own homes, using a questionnaire. The study attempts to explore the pathways to recoupling, how the partners met, the differences between the first and second partners, and the major issues faced by the subjects in moving into a new relationship. The results in this article are significantly presented through the words of the respondents. This gives the reader the flavor of what is involved in senior relationships. The conclusions summarize the major findings of the study, and make suggestions for further research. We focus on implications for health and wellbeing from our findings.

Important Canadian factors are discussed to obtain a profile of this country, its communities, and family trends. The challenges for Canadian families are presented and include the sandwich generation, seniors, effects of divorce and remarriage, and same-sex marriages. A review of existing studies related to the strengths of Canadian families is included. The need for families to be strengthened has led to a variety of social supports available to the families of Canada. (C) 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Family Court ReviewVolume 20, Issue 2 p. 71-79 One-Parent Families in Britain: A Review Benjamin Schlesinger, Benjamin Schlesinger, Ph.D. is a Professor of Social Work, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1Search for more papers by this author Benjamin Schlesinger, Benjamin Schlesinger, Ph.D. is a Professor of Social Work, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1Search for more papers by this author First published: December 1982 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.174-1617.1982.tb00090.xCitations: 1 The author thanks Jane Streather, Director of the National Council for One-Parent Families for her evaluation of this paper and her suggestions for updating the content. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume20, Issue2December 1982Pages 71-79 RelatedInformation

The Association for Canadian Jewish Studies encourages research on the Canadian Jewish experience through the disciplines of political science, sociology, economics, geography, history, demography, education, religion, linguistics, literature, architecture, performing and fine arts, among others.

The Association for Canadian Jewish Studies encourages research on the Canadian Jewish experience through the disciplines of political science, sociology, economics, geography, history, demography, education, religion, linguistics, literature, architecture, performing and fine arts, among others.

Natural GasVolume 16, Issue 3 p. 20-23 Article Next tier energy marketers score gains/hold own in 1998 Benjamin Schlesinger, Benjamin Schlesinger Benjamin Schlesinger is president of Benjamin Schlesinger and Associates, of Bethesda, Maryland, where James Pavle is a senior consultant.Search for more papers by this authorJames Pavle, James PavleSearch for more papers by this author Benjamin Schlesinger, Benjamin Schlesinger Benjamin Schlesinger is president of Benjamin Schlesinger and Associates, of Bethesda, Maryland, where James Pavle is a senior consultant.Search for more papers by this authorJames Pavle, James PavleSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 January 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/gas.3410160305 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume16, Issue3October 1999Pages 20-23 RelatedInformation

Natural GasVolume 15, Issue 8 p. 6-10 Article Power-marketing firms continue to grow Benjamin Schlesinger Ph.D., Benjamin Schlesinger Ph.D. Benjamin Schlesinger, Ph.D., is president of Benjamin Schlesinger and Associates, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland. He wishes to thank William P. Scharfenberg, James Pavle, and Ajit Ratra of BSA for their invaluable help in preparing research and analysis for this material.Search for more papers by this author Benjamin Schlesinger Ph.D., Benjamin Schlesinger Ph.D. Benjamin Schlesinger, Ph.D., is president of Benjamin Schlesinger and Associates, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland. He wishes to thank William P. Scharfenberg, James Pavle, and Ajit Ratra of BSA for their invaluable help in preparing research and analysis for this material.Search for more papers by this author First published: 09 January 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/gas.3410150803 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume15, Issue8March 1999Pages 6-10 RelatedInformation

Part I: The Psychological Experience of Parental Divorce.Changing Our Minds about Parental Divorce. Studying Family Transformation: Research Designs and the Family Changes Project. The Parents' Stories: The End of a Marriage and a New Beginning. The Children's Stories. Part II How Individual Family Members Adapt to Parental Separation. Parents Adjusting after the Separation: What Helped? Beyond the Effects of Divorce on Children: Uncovering and Understanding Complexity. Part III Family Dyads, Adjustment and Change. The Mother-Child Relationship: Insider and Outsider Views. When the Conflict Continues: Implications of Parental Conflict in the Postseparation Family. Patterns of Conflict and Parenting in Divorcing Couples. Part IV Parental Divorce as a Family Transformation. Families after Separation: Changing Systems. Wise Families, Wise Changes.

This paper examines grandparents in various multicultural settings. A review of selected studies from Australia, Canada and the United States attempts to look at types and roles of grandparenthood including ethnic variations. The discussion includes a short review of grandparents raising grandchildren, divorce and grandparenting and volunteer grandparent programs. The results of a Canadian study related to Jewish-Ashkenazic and Sephardic grandmothers, who came to join their families in Canada as seniors is reported. Suggestions for further research and family life education are made since we have few studies completed in the 1990's on the topic of grandparenthood.

Hanna, Hargrave, Integrating the Process of Aging and Family Therapy. Hargrave, Hanna, Aging: A Primer for Family Therapists. Bojean, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Aging Families. Shields, Wynne: The Strength-Vulnerability Model of Mental Health and Illness in the Elderly. Erlanger, Changing Roles and Life Cycle Transitions. Miller et al, Marriage in Middle and Later Life. Oates, Reconciliating Unfulfilled Dreams at the End of Life.

The Association for Canadian Jewish Studies encourages research on the Canadian Jewish experience through the disciplines of political science, sociology, economics, geography, history, demography, education, religion, linguistics, literature, architecture, performing and fine arts, among others.

In the literature on North American gerontology the topic of 'sexuality and aging' has produced only a handful of studies, primarily in the 1970s. This paper is an overview of the topic. It examines some of the current issues related to aging and sexuality. Included are the myths, stereotypes, factual trends, sexual changes, institutional life and sexuality and professionals in institutions. The positive aspects of sexuality and aging are also explored.