This Sandwich Generation infographic courtesy of caringpeopleinc.com shows the latest statistics of those caring for children and aging parents.
Highlights about the Sandwich Generation
- 44% of people aged 45-55 have at least one parent still living and at least one child under the age of 21.
- 66% of senior caregivers are women.
- 15% of people in their middle ages are financially supporting their parents and children.
- 84% of caregivers have responded that they are happy or very happy in their role as a caregiver.
- 21% of Hispanics, mostly women, are caregivers for both their parents and children.
- Caregivers face personal, financial, and emotional stress in their responsibilities as a caregiver.
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