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The “Sandwich Generation” refers to a cohort of middle-aged adults facing the unique challenge of caring for aging parents while also raising young children or supporting an older child. The term has gained prominence in recent years as more and more adults find themselves in this position due to several trends and factors like longer lifespans and unemployment. According to Pew Research Center, almost a quarter of U.S. adults are a part of the Sandwich Generation. This accounts for more than half of adults in their

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