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The sandwich generation: Caring for kids and seniors

Explain It to Me

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The Sandwich Generation: Balancing the Care of Children and Elderly Relatives

This chapter explores the challenges faced by individuals who are caring for both young children and elderly parents or relatives, discussing the increasing prevalence of this generation and the lack of support and understanding caregivers often face. It also discusses the limitations of Medicare and Medicaid in covering elder care and explores the difference in costs and care between nursing homes and at-home caregiving.

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