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The Hidden Strain On America's Sandwich Generation
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Tips, News and Stories for Older Adults por Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.
Notas del episodio
🥪 The Sandwich Generation: Strained, Burned Out, and Under-Recognized
A new survey from Finance of America highlights how Gen X adults (roughly ages 40–60) who are caring for both their aging parents and their children are experiencing increasing stress across the board — emotionally, physically, and financially.
📊 Key Findings From the Survey
Feeling Exhausted
- 69% of sandwich caregivers say they are financially exhausted, up from 64% in 2022.
- 86% report being emotionally drained from caring for parents (up from 79% in 2022).
- 80% say caregiving for parents leaves them physically tired, up from 71% previously.
- 76% struggle with the emotional concerns of parental health and aging.
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