Caregiving: Tips for the Sandwich Generation
A palliative care physician describes the resources available to family caregivers who are responsible for both older adults and children, and offers tips for avoiding burnout.
Health Matters · Dr. Cynthia Pan, Faith Salie
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Show Notes
This week, Faith talks with Dr. Cynthia Pan, a specialist in geriatric medicine and palliative care with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. They discuss the Sandwich Generation—people who find themselves caring for elderly parents and young children at the same time. Dr. Pan describes how common it is to be a caregiver for two different generations, and offers strategies for finding help, starting hard conversions, and avoiding burnout.