Are You Part of the “Sandwich Generation?”

Posted in Real Insights | May 11, 2007

Did you know that according to Statistics Canada, about 27% of Canadians aged 45 to 64 with children at home are also caring for a senior? More than 80% of this generation is also working outside the home. Are you part of this “Sandwich Generation,” caught between the demands of raising children and caring for aging relatives, while trying to earn a living? Richard Earle of the Canadian Institute of Stress suggests you map out your priorities and reallocate your time and energy accordingly. Reduce your expectations and above all, take time for yourself! (September 9, 2006)