SANDWICH GENERATION
Who are the sandwich generation?
a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.
Aged 35-55
47% of adults
what do they provide?
Stabilty
Supports both their children and
their parents financially.
Emotional support
How does it directly effect
the ones providing support?
Do not have time for personal needs
constantly trying to
balance both worlds
takes a toll on ones career
Finances?
They have to take of their children's
school, food, clothing, shelter,etc.
They have to take care of their parents home,
bills, health care, etc.
They have to be
prepared for anything unexpected.
Like cancer, death,etc.
Does this responsibility take a toll on them?
They are usually very stressed
They feel as though
there isn't enough time to
give full attention to
both parties.
Loss of sleep `
Don't have time for their own well-being