be Well: How to cope with everyday challenges of the ‘sandwich generation’

Women in particular feel most of the stress from being in the “sandwich generation.”

News 12 Staff

Apr 24, 2023, 1:36 PM

Updated 533 days ago

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So many of us are caring for our kids and our parents. You may have heard this called the "sandwich generation."
In fact, nearly 1 in 10 parents in the U.S. also care for an adult.
Women in particular feel most of the stress from being in the “sandwich generation.”
It may seem like your days are exhausting, overwhelming or even impossible to get through. 
Licensed psychologist Dr. Karen Bridbord joined Elizabeth Hashagen and Shannon LaNier to talk about how to manage and cope with these everyday challenges.