The number of “sandwich generation” caregivers is growing

The “sandwich generation” refers to that population of adults caring for both younger children and older parents at the same time. This is a lot of work no matter what — and it’s often unpaid, which means juggling all of the care responsibilities with a full-time job elsewhere.

Recent research confirms what many already know from their day-to-day experience: This type of situation takes a toll on mental, physical and financial health for sandwich generation caregivers.

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