About this episode
This episode discusses managing the challenges of caring for both children and aging parents simultaneously.
How to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Brandon McFarland, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Three generations of a family. Photo by ANDRE PAIN/AFP via Getty Images. You can find AARP's Care for the Caregiver guide here. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jonquilyn Hill
Topics covered
- burnout
- caregiving
- family dynamics
- intergenerational support
- mental health
Keywords
- burnout
- caregiving
- family
- mental health
- support
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AARP, Vox
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