Question

how do you think the stresses of the sandwich generation influence physical, cognitive and emotional well-being in middle adulthood?

Answer 1

The sandwich generation is a unique concept that refers to the middle adult who is responsible for raising kids of their own, maintaining their life and working, and also caring for their parents.

The sandwich generation is named so because they are effectively "sandwiched" between the obligation to care for their aging parents––who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks, or in need of financial support––and children, who require financial, physical, and emotional support.

Adults who are part of the sandwich generation—that is, those who have a living parent age 65 or older and are either raising a child under age 18 or supporting a grown child.

With so many stressors, the sandwich generation can often experience: Caregiver burnout and feelings of depression, guilt and isolation. Issues finding the time to be a good spouse, parent, and child simultaneously. Trouble managing work, hobbies, relationships and time for themselves

Physical problems can be resulted from stress for this generation are risk for developing high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes ,depression, and obesity.

cognitive problems can be resulted are anxious thoughts, fearful anticipation, poor concentration, difficulty with memory. Emotional: Feelings of tension, irritability, restlessness, worries, inability to relax, depression.

emotional problems can be generated are anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, or frustration.