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Global sandwich generation caregiving challenges

Overview

The ‘sandwich generation’—individuals providing simultaneous care or financial support to both aging parents and their own children—is presenting increasing economic and personal challenges globally.

In the United States, research indicates that 25% of adults now fall into this category, up from 23% in 2021. This demographic shift is particularly acute for adults in their 40s and may lead to diminished retirement savings as funds are diverted to assist older generations. The strain is noted to be higher among Black and Hispanic populations and is expected to intensify in regions with rapidly aging populations, such as New York.

On an individual level, the phenomenon involves significant emotional and logistical burdens. Personal accounts, such as that of a mother in Munich, highlight the long-term strain of managing eldercare and parenting simultaneously, often resulting in personal neglect and a constant sense of guilt.

Entities

New York State Office for the Aging · Center for Retirement Research · Pew Research Center · AfD

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sandwich generation: Challenges of dual caregiving

    A personal account describes the struggles of a Munich mother in the ‘sandwich generation,’ balancing the care of three children and an ailing mother for twelve years.

  2. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sandwich generation growth threatens retirement savings

    The ‘sandwich generation’ is growing in the US, with 25% of adults supporting both aging parents and children, potentially threatening the retirement savings of middle-aged caregivers.

Sources

brigitte.de · fingerlakes1.com · reitschuster.de · thedailyupside.com