Malaysia’s "Sandwich Generation"—typically individuals aged 40 to 60— are facing the dual financial pressures and burden of caring for aging parents while raising their own children. This is particularly pronounced for middle-income households.
Additionally, the demographic is disproportionately female, highlighting deep-seated gender norms and systemic gaps in care infrastructure.
Men’s well-being is also impacted with financial strain due to dual responsibilities, reduced savings, inadequate social security and job strain.
The scarcity of affordable, quality eldercare services compounds challenges for men and women from the “Sandwich Generation”.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT dissects policy options, rights-based approaches and strategies for Malaysia to alleviate this increasing crisis.
Additionally, the demographic is disproportionately female, highlighting deep-seated gender norms and systemic gaps in care infrastructure.
Men’s well-being is also impacted with financial strain due to dual responsibilities, reduced savings, inadequate social security and job strain.
The scarcity of affordable, quality eldercare services compounds challenges for men and women from the “Sandwich Generation”.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT dissects policy options, rights-based approaches and strategies for Malaysia to alleviate this increasing crisis.
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