Why Trump and Harris Both Support Elder Care Reform: Lisa Jarvis

The thing about the sandwich years is that you don’t always notice the squeeze at first. Then a health crisis hits, and suddenly you’re caught in the vice of caring for an aging parent while raising children and trying to hold down a full-time job. That crush is a direct result of American health policy, which offers little in the way of support for elder care.

Too many Americans are scrambling to ensure their loved ones are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve in their advanced years. About 1 in 4 Americans are members of the “Sandwich Generation,” according to Pew ...