Sandwich Generation Caregiving

In March 2017, my mom moved from Missouri to Kentucky so I could look after her since she was showing “mild” signs of memory loss.

At that time, my husband and I were raising our eleven-year-old son and six-year-old daughter. I realized within a few months that Mom wasn’t simply struggling with “old age” forgetfulness, but the cruel condition of Alzheimer’s disease.

I began an eight-year sandwich generation caregiving journey that taught me a lot about God, myself, faith, life, and death. I hope what I share on this page will encourage you in your own caregiving journey

Blog Posts

Would you like to share words of encouragement, a tip, or simply a funny story from your own life as a caregiver + parent?

You may currently be the primary caretaker for your parent while raising your kids—or, like me, you are a former SG caregiver. Let's uplift one another, because this calling is not an easy one. E-mail me your story (approx. 500 words or less) and I'll post it here for others to read and share: writerkicox@gmail.com

Caregiving Resources

Documents
List of important documents that every caregiver should have for the person they are caring for

Helpful Websites

Caregiver Burnout

Care Facility Reviews
Choosing a care facility for a loved one can be overwhelming. Check out this page for relevant information and questions you need to ask before making a decision.

Prayers for Specific Concerns

am exhausted and burnt out

I..

am overwhelmed by my parent's medical diagnosis (injury/frailty/other struggle)

feel like I'm neglecting my kids to care for my parent

is (really) frustrated with their grandparent

My child..

feels forgotten when I'm sidetracked with caregiving

is upset over their grandparent's diagnosis

is upset because they feel like they're a burden

My parent..

oversteps their boundaries with my children

disagrees with me about their abilities—what they still can and cannot do safely (driving, household maintenance, taking medication, etc.)