What is sandwich generation?

Adults — typically in their 40s and 50s — who are simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising their own children, often while working full-time. They are "sandwiched" between two generations of caregiving responsibility.

An estimated 23% of American adults are part of the sandwich generation. These caregivers report higher rates of stress, financial strain, and burnout compared to those caring for only one generation. The dual burden is compounded by geographic distance — many sandwich generation caregivers live in a different city or state from their aging parent. Time is the scarcest resource: between work, children, and eldercare, there are not enough hours in the day to call Mom every morning. Automated daily check-in calls directly address this time constraint by ensuring the parent receives consistent daily contact even when the caregiver cannot provide it personally.

Related terms

Caregiver Burnout— A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion experienced by people who care for an aging or ill family member, often resulting from prolonged stress without adequate support or relief.Long-Distance Caregiving— Providing care and support for an aging parent or family member who lives an hour or more away.Respite Care— Temporary relief for primary caregivers, provided by substitute care — whether from a professional service, family member, volunteer, or technology solution.

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