Learn more about CFSS in Minnesota
As baby boomers reach retirement age and beyond, their children are finding themselves as part of a growing community known as the Sandwich Generation. The sandwich generation is the generation of middle-aged individuals that are pressured to care for their aging parents and growing children. In addition to the physical and emotional support required of children, the sandwich generation also provides home health care services and financial support for parents with illnesses or money struggles.
Family caregivers in the sandwich generation are often forced to face demanding obligations. According to a 2005 study from the Pew Research Center, one in eight Americans between the ages of 40 and 60 are simultaneously providing financial assistance to both a child and a parent. This support frequently leads to money struggles for the caregiver and forces saving for retirement and pursuing career goals to take a backseat.
Financial burdens aren’t the only obstacle facing these individuals. Family caregivers within the sandwich generation are faced with many time management challenges as they struggle to balance a career while being a parent and a caregiver. Nearly 40% of those in the sandwich generation say that both their children and parents rely on them for emotional support. While done for all the right reasons, this can take a toll on the family caregiver and lead to caregiver burnout as they are constantly pulled in multiple directions.
Over the next decade, the sandwich generation is expected to grow as baby boomers age into retirement. Best Home Care is proud to help these new family home caregivers navigate the complicated and stressful waters of home care. Our Minnesota PCA agency provides valuable home care resources and caregiver support to help those in the sandwich generation understand their role in the lives of their kids and parents. Every day, the home care professionals at Best Home Care help caregivers discover ways to get paid for taking care of a family member and avoid the money struggles that come with caring for a parent and child. Contact our Twin Cities home care agency to learn more!
