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Americans Struggle Juggling Elderly Parent and Child Care Responsibilities

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Washington, May 14 (IANS) Millions of Americans caring simultaneously for ageing parents and young children are facing mounting financial, emotional and professional strain, lawmakers and witnesses told a Senate hearing, as calls intensified for stronger federal support for family caregivers. The Senate Special Committee on Ageing hearing focused on the so-called “sandwich generation” — Americans balancing work, parenting and elder care at the same time.“Most are exhausted, overwhelmed, a…