Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
A recent poll reveals that nearly one in 10 Americans are "sandwiched" That means they’re supporting a child, as well as providing regular care for an older parent or relative.
In addition, about 8 percent of American adults over the age of 40 are likely to become double-caregivers in the next five years.
The poll comes courtesy of the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Dealing with an aging loved one and a child can leave members of the sandwiched generation feeling a bit overextended. It’s hard enough to balance a career and be an attentive parent; add a rapidly declining relative to the mix and soon, free time may become virtually nonexistent.
Gerontologist and elder law attorney Susan Geffen shared more about the dilemmas many of her clients face.
Self-proclaimed "sandwiched" parent Teri Biebel also joined the program to talk about the challenges of caring for her aging mother, who lives four hours away.
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