Explain It to Me The sandwich generation: Caring for kids and seniors
Oct 25, 2023
Vox senior correspondent Ann discusses the challenges faced by the sandwich generation, caring for children and aging loved ones at the same time. They explore the gaps in eldercare policy, the emotional challenges of caregiving, the declining ratio of caregivers, and the limitations of Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, they discuss the difference in costs and care between nursing homes and at-home caregiving, the challenges faced by caregivers, and the need for better elder care policies and support.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Challenges of Caring for a Loved One
02:10 • 8min
The Challenges of Elder Care and the Declining Ratio of Caregivers
10:22 • 4min
The Sandwich Generation: Balancing the Care of Children and Elderly Relatives
14:39 • 6min
Challenges in Elder Care and Support for Caregivers
20:48 • 8min
State Coverage and Assistance for Caregiving Costs
29:12 • 11min