Announcement: The Sandwich Generation: When Adult Children Become Caregivers for Aging Parents

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
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Adult child supporting aging parent during healthcare appointment, representing sandwich generation caregiving
Adult children caring for aging parents often resist naming this role, but early recognition of caregiver status and access to workplace, community, and clinical support significantly improves health outcomes and prevents burnout. Healthcare providers should proactively screen for caregiver burden. — Photo by Jsme MILA on Pexels (Pexels License)
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Being a caregiver to aging parents often starts imperceptibly—but naming the role early dramatically improves outcomes. KFF Health News HealthQ explores how recognition, workplace support, and clinical screening can ease the burden on the sandwich generation. Read how healthcare systems can better support adult children balancing parental care.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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