The traditional nuclear family is less common and we instead find ourselves in multigenerational households as a means of financial and emotional support for each other.

• We are managing caregiving responsibilities across multiple generations. We’ve raised kids, grandkids, and are now caring for our parents. This can amount to decades of caregiving responsibilities.
• We struggle with work life balance. We are still at working age and balancing demanding careers while also preparing for retirement.
• We experience a unique level of emotional and physical health issues due to pressure, stress, and lack of personal time.
• Not only do we feel overwhelmed, we often lack support networks and resources tailored to their specific needs.

My goal is to guide my clients to a happy space where they can embrace and enjoy their roles while effectively juggling the complexities of caregiving responsibilities. Together, we can decrease burnout, and create more radiance, resourcefulness, resilience and relief.

The Problem

Size of the Sandwich Generation: According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2021, about 47% of adults in their 40s and 50s have both a parent age 65 or older and a child under the age of 18, making them a part of the sandwich generation.

Financial Strain: One of the major challenges faced by the sandwich generation is financial strain. Balancing the costs of raising children and providing for their education, while also assisting aging parents with medical expenses and long-term care, can place a significant burden on their finances. Post-COVID, many adult children have returned to the family home to recover from job loss or other hardships.

Caregiving Responsibilities: Sandwich generation individuals often find themselves in the role of caregivers for both their children and aging parents simultaneously. They may need to manage medical appointments, provide emotional support, address mental health concerns, handle financial matters, and navigate complex healthcare systems, leading to high levels of stress and time constraints. Elders may have chronic illnesses, or suffer from dementia which requires advanced patience and resolve.

Career Impact: Juggling caregiving responsibilities can also impact the careers of sandwich generation individuals. They may need to take time off work or reduce their working hours, which can result in lost income, missed career opportunities, and a strain on their professional advancement.

Emotional and Physical Health: The sandwich generation frequently faces challenges related to their emotional and physical well-being. The constant pressure, stress, and lack of personal time can contribute to higher rates of burnout, anxiety, depression, and compromised physical health.

Lack of Support and Resources: Sandwich generation individuals often report feeling overwhelmed due to a lack of support networks and resources tailored to their specific needs. Finding accessible and affordable eldercare, childcare, and support services can be challenging, exacerbating the burden they carry. They need a team, a village, a circle of surrogates who can assist.