SERVING UP SUPPORT - UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES OF SANDWICH CAREGIVERS - Autumn Decker et al.

Sep 28, 2026

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SERVING UP SUPPORT examines sandwich caregivers in the United States—adults simultaneously caring for aging parents and children—highlighting heightened financial and emotional strain alongside limited knowledge of their distinct hopes, fears, and needs. Using Atlas.ti inductive content analysis of 30 high-engagement Facebook support-group posts per month over Aug 2024–Feb 2025 (group n=32,633; 91 countries), the study identifies themes such as instrumental advice, emotional support, and guidance for family relationships and caregiving priorities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Abstract overview

Sandwich caregiver context in the United States

Method and data source

Identified themes and common topics

Implications for services and support

FAQs

How does the study define and contextualize sandwich caregivers?

It describes sandwich caregivers as adults who simultaneously care for aging parents and children in the United States, facing stress and burnout but with greater financial and emotional difficulty.

What method and dataset were used to analyze caregivers’ posts?

The study used Atlas.ti for inductive content analysis of the 30 top posts each month with the highest engagement from a Facebook support group, spanning Aug 2024–Feb 2025.

What major needs and experiences emerged from the monthly posts?

Posts commonly sought instrumental advice and emotional support, and many addressed navigating family relationships and caregiving priorities, including end-of-life care, grief, financial concerns, and physical and mental health.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Theodore