Between Work, Children and Aging Parents: The Challenges of “Sandwich Generation” Caregivers

This infographic highlights key findings from the statistical report "Who are Quebec’s caregivers and what kinds of support do they provide? An age- and gender-based analysis" (2023) published by the Quebec Observatory on Caregiving.

Year: 2023
Languages: English, French
Format: Infographic
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Realities of caregiving
  • Repercussions of caregiving

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This infographic highlights key findings from the statistical report Who are Quebec’s caregivers and what kinds of support do they provide? An age and gender-based analysis (2023) published by the Quebec Observatory on Caregiving. It draws on a compilation carried out by the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) based on the Statistics Canada 2018 General Social Survey (GSS) – Caregiving and Care Receiving.

This infographic illustrates the realities and consequences of the challenging balance between caregiving, family, and employment for middle-aged adults. It aims to raise awareness among caregivers of the sandwich generation, reassuring them that they are not alone in managing multiple responsibilities and emphasizing the potential impact on their well-being.