Millennials Are Becoming Caregivers Whether They're Ready or Not | The Walrus
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Millennials are increasingly becoming caregivers, constituting about 24 percent of caregivers in the U.S. This generation, referred to as 'the new sandwich generation', often navigates complex caregiving responsibilities, balancing the care of their young children with that of aging parents and sometimes even grandparents. They face the challenge of managing relationships across multiple generations, adapting to changing family dynamics as life expectancy increases. Millennials often feel invisible in their caregiving role, dealing with both the joy of parenting and the emotional strain of aging family members.
Approximately 24 percent of caregivers in the United States are millennials, a group often referred to as 'the new sandwich generation' due to their unique caregiving dynamics.
The new sandwich generation navigates complex relationships, balancing caregiving responsibilities for aging parents while raising their own children, often facing unique challenges.
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