Gen X is stepping into the aging spotlight, facing unique challenges that impact all generations. This insightful piece highlights how this “middle child” generation is grappling with caregiving for aging parents, planning their own future care, and addressing systemic gaps in aging services. As a pivotal group, their experiences shape broader conversations around aging infrastructure, societal support, and intergenerational responsibility. Essential reading for policymakers, industry leaders, and anyone invested in the future of aging.