🥪 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.

Balancing Life and Career ...