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HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation
The article discusses the challenges of the 'sandwich generation'—adults caring for both children and aging parents. It cites Pew Research data showing nearly a quarter of U.S. adults and half of those in their 40s are in this situation. Topics explored include FMLA leave, mental health for children, and early-onset cancer.
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