A recent study says that the sandwich generation of women in their forties and fifties who are caught between the demands of holding down a job and looking after a younger or older relative will rise by 50 percent by the year 2020.
Children and adults are more likely to know their grandparents and great-grandparents, unlike previous generations. But more women are taking on the role of dual care giver -- looking after both children or grandchildren and elderly relatives at the same time. This is putting a huge strain on the 'have it all' generation of women who were supposed to be experiencing more personal freedom and greater wealth than their mothers and grandmothers.
Research shows that women caught in this role of dual care giver are being seriously impacted -- both physically and mentally. They are reporting lower satisfaction with their lives and a reduced level of well-being.
So what's the answer? Please share if you've had a positive experience in this role of dual care giver or the specific struggles that you're facing in this role.
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