What are some of the most important findings from your survey?

Well, the survey showed that many in the sandwich generation, which you defined, they're caring for seniors that they love, and they're also raising kids at home.

They're at their mental limit.

The survey showed that 67% of folks say in a typical week they're at their mental limit.

So it can be very taxing.

Another point in the survey, you know, 40% said that they feel guilty spending time with their own kids because they feel like they should be with their parents.

And another important finding, 62% said that that came on as a sudden need, so they didn't really have time to prepare.

So now that the sandwich generation has taken on all that responsibility, what are some ways that they could lessen that stress?

Uh, tell us a little bit about, um, what is the sandwich generation, first of all.

It's great to be with you.

Thanks for having me.

Yeah, the sandwich generation refers to adults that are sandwiched between caring for their senior loved ones and also raising kids, kids at home.

And it's a growing reality for many.

Uh, an AARP survey from 2025 said that 63 million Americans are family caregivers.

That's a 45% increase in a decade, and of those 50 and under in that group, uh, uh, you know, half are caring for kids at home.

I understand you have some steps that people can take in order to help themselves prepare for these responsibilities.