Judith is a 45-year old-woman with three teenaged children and an ailing 75-year-old mother. Her days are filled with her full-time job, and chauffeuring her mom to doctor appointments and the grocery store and her kids to sports activities and social functions. Consequently, she is experiencing insomnia, chronic fatigue, and a number of other health issues. Which of the following most aptly explains Judith's situation?

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Judith's situation is best described as being a member of the sandwich generation, which refers to individuals who are taking care of both their aging parents and their own children simultaneously. This can lead to increased stress and health issues, as is the case with Judith's experience of insomnia and chronic fatigue. The other choices (boomerang generation, failure to set boundaries, midlife crisis) are not applicable to Judith's situation.

Judith Is a 45-Year Old-Woman with Three Teenaged Children and an Ailing