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Sandwich generation — the women looking after everyone

2025/5/19
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Ladies, We Need To Talk
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Alex
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Nassalithia Namwinga
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Yumi Stynes
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Yumi Stynes：作为“三明治一代”，我观察到女性承担了照顾家庭的重任，尤其是在照顾年迈父母和年幼子女方面。我希望通过这个节目，探讨如何帮助“三明治一代”更好地照顾自己和家人，并为未来的挑战做好准备。我鼓励大家积极参与反馈，分享你们的经历和想法，共同打造一个更贴近听众需求的节目。 Alex：作为“三明治一代”的一员，我深感照顾年迈的母亲和年幼的孩子带来的压力。我卖掉了房子，放弃了工作，全身心投入到照顾母亲的生活中。我意识到，照顾者不仅要关注被照顾者的需求，更要关注自身的心理健康。我希望通过分享我的经历，让更多人了解“三明治一代”的困境，并找到应对挑战的方法。

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This episode explores the experiences of women in the sandwich generation, those caring for both children and aging parents. It highlights the physical and emotional toll, the challenges of managing multiple responsibilities, and the impact on personal relationships.
  • Women are more likely to be carers than men.
  • The elderly population is projected to significantly increase in the coming years.
  • Caregiving responsibilities can lead to exhaustion, resentment, and burnout.

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Your parents are elderly. Your kids need you. And it's up to you to tend to the needs of everyone. Welcome to the sandwich generation.

The bad news is you'll be wading through a ton of logistical, financial and medical obstacles while watching your folks decline. The good news is you're not alone.

Join Yumi Stynes in meeting two women doing their best in the middle of a sandwich, with some tips on getting your sh*t together before everything falls apart. Plus, clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga has the goods on how to deal emotionally.

Helpful links:

Carers Australia)

The Violet Initiative)

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