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Many employees juggle significant responsibilities beyond their professional roles. Those in the “sandwich generation” are balancing careers alongside caring for children and supporting aging parents, managing a complex and demanding load. Marvell Adams Jr., CEO of the Caregiver Action Network, speaks with host Marjorie Morrison to discuss the emotional and financial strains often faced by this growing segment of the workforce, how their competing responsibilities can affect productivity, and the steps HR can take to recognize and support employees who may be struggling to “do it all.”
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Podcast Episode Guest
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Marvell Adams Jr.
Marvell Adams Jr. is the CEO of Caregiver Action Network, where he leads the nation’s premier family caregiver organization, driven by a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of caregivers and older adults. With more than 20 years of experience spanning aging services, dementia care, and health system leadership, Marvell brings deep expertise in advancing equity, inclusion, and support for diverse caregiving communities. He has served in senior leadership roles across large healthcare and aging organizations, contributed as a long-time CARF International surveyor, and continues to mentor the next generation of leaders in caregiving and aging services. Respected nationally, he serves on boards including LeadingAge and Pioneer Network, and has been recognized with honors such as LeadingAge NY Administrator of the Year and Forty Under 40.
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