New research reveals that Georgia is among the top states where caregivers are experiencing high levels of burn out. Many of the middle-aged caregivers are now being called the “sandwich generation” as they care for both their aging parents and adult-aged children who are financially strapped. For Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talked with several guests about the unique challenges caregivers face and resources that are available. 




Guests include: 

 

Marlena Del Hierro, a gerontologist and the vice-president of Partnerships at Seniorly

 

Rev. Katie Bond, the executive minister for operations and the director of Respite Care at Peachtree Christian Church

 

Stan Sharp, a volunteer caregiver for The Legacy Club: A Community Respite for Adults at Peachtree Christian Church

<a href="https://www.seniorly.com/resource-center/seniorly-news/state-of-caregiver-burnout-in-america" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New research reveals</a> that Georgia is among the top states where caregivers are experiencing high levels of burn out. Many of the middle-aged caregivers are now being called the <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/01/30/the-sandwich-generation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“sandwich generation”</a> as they care for both their aging parents and adult-aged children who are financially strapped. For Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talked with several guests about the unique challenges caregivers face and <a href="https://peachtree.org/legacy#:~:text=As%20an%20act%20of%20love,%2C%20stroke%2C%20and%20special%20needs." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">resources</a> that are available. Guests include: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.seniorly.com/resource-center/author/marlena+del+hierro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marlena Del Hierro,</a> a gerontologist and the vice-president of Partnerships at Seniorly&nbsp;<a href="https://peachtree.org/rev-katie-bond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rev. Katie Bond</a>, the executive minister for operations and the director of Respite Care at Peachtree Christian Church&nbsp;Stan Sharp, a volunteer caregiver for <a href="https://peachtree.org/legacy#:~:text=As%20an%20act%20of%20love,%2C%20stroke%2C%20and%20special%20needs." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Legacy Club: A Community Respite for Adults</a> at Peachtree Christian Church

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.