Midlife Demands

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Midlife Demands

Many people in midlife find themselves caring for two generations: for their children still at home, and for their aging parents. People in this position are often referred to as the sandwich generation. They may find themselves experiencing additional stress in demands on their time, finances, and physical and emotional energy.

To complete this discussion:

  • Explore resources and interventions available for the sandwich generation.
  • Describe some of the resources you found. As a developing professional, what counsel or recommendations would you provide for a person who is experiencing the stress of caring for two generations?

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Hey there, I have attached your final answer, I hope this helps! SSDGM, Sarah

A surprisingly high number of individuals in the United States today are considered a part
of the "sandwich generation." One out of every eight adults are struggling to care for both their
children and parents in our country today. Many that are a part of this generation are
overwhelmed and are not aware of the many resources available to them to assist them through
this difficult season in their lives. (Buck, 2013)

The internet has a number of helpful resources at the fingertips of those in the sandwich
generation. For example, there is a website titled "Losta Helping Hands" which allow its visitors
to create a caregiving community. ...


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