Guest Speaker Presentation:

The Sandwich generation - Women who find themselves sandwiched in

Guest Speakers Lisa Birmingham, All Women's Health and Sarah Yip, The Leaders Lounge

The sandwich generation refers to middle-aged adults burdened with the obligations of career, parenthood and carer responsibilities, "sandwiched" between growing children and aging parents or grandparents. Most often, women aged 35 plus must balance multiple commitments and responsibilities.

Going beyond their sense of identity, these multigenerational caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed and exhausted as they put the needs of others before themselves.  With the added pressures of managing one's own career and personal issues, the individuals of the sandwich generation often feel overextended and are under significant financial and emotional stress.