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Caregiving is a big enough job, yet for employees caring for multiple generations, each day comes with double the challenges and ballooning costs.
Sandwich caregivers care for both children and older individuals, like aging parents or relatives. Around 12% of the population are part of the sandwich generation, according to the Pew Research Center. On average, caregivers spend around a quarter of their income on caring for their relatives, according to AARP.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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