A recent article describes a societal challenge that represents a major convergent force. I have portrayed this challenge as a shift in our traditional life segments – from four to five. Here is a summary of the article:

As we approach 2030, the world braces for a significant demographic shift. In the United State alone, 10,000 Americans will hit the age of 65 every day. This surge in the elderly population underscores a pressing global concern regarding our readiness to provide adequate elder care, a responsibility often shouldered by the adult children of aging parents. This phenomenon has coined the term “sandwich generation,” referring to individuals who find themselves simultaneously caring for elderly parents and raising their own children.