Raising little ones while caring for aging parents isn’t just overwhelming—it’s invisible, emotional, and very real. Here is my experience with sandwich generation stress. What Is the Sandwich Generation? The term “sandwich generation” refers to people—often in their 30s to 50s—who are caring for both their children and their aging parents at the same time. With women giving birth later in life than ever before, more of us are finding ourselves in this squeezed middle space. In fact, the average age of first-time moms in the U.S. has steadily increased to 30 in major cities, and many women (like me) are becoming moms well into their late 30s and 40s. At the same time, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. is providing unpaid care to an adult with health or aging-related needs. 61% of them are still working. If that sounds like your life, it’s not a coincidence. It’s…

Dementia affects more than just the person diagnosed—it ripples through the entire family. If you’re part of the sandwich generation (hi, hello, I see you also juggling kids, aging parents, and a cold cup of coffee 👋🏼), you may be navigating a tough new chapter: explaining dementia to your kids in a way that makes sense and doesn’t scare them. Good news—you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s talk about how to break it down in kid-friendly ways, make space for big emotions (from everyone!) and help your child stay connected with the grandparent they love, even as things change. Table of Contents What is dementia, and why do kids need to know? How do you explain dementia to a child in simple terms? What age should you talk to your kids about dementia? How can you maintain the bond between your child and a loved one with dementia?…