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The sandwich generation: Caring for kids and seniors
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38 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
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The struggles of caretaking are nothing new, but there’s a trend emerging as baby boomers get older: More and more younger adults are becoming part of the “sandwich generation.” That means they’re caring for young children and aging loved ones at the same time, and this change is exposing gaps in eldercare policy. More than half of Americans in their 40s and a quarter of adults overall are becoming part of this growing cohort. This week on The Weeds, we sat down with Vox senior correspondent Anna North about how we got here, what to do, and what’s next.
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Jonquilyn Hill, host
Katelyn Bogucki, producer
Sofi LaLonde, producer
Cristian Ayala, engineer
A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts
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Read more:
Baby boomers are aging. Their kids aren't ready.
Submit your policy questions!
We want to know what you’re curious about.
Credits:
Jonquilyn Hill, host
Katelyn Bogucki, producer
Sofi LaLonde, producer
Cristian Ayala, engineer
A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts
Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
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