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The Caregiver's Journey

The Caregiver's Journey

Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Nov 4, 2025 · 20m

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Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations, each with their own unique needs? My name is Sue Ryan. As a caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, I understand the unique challenges faced by those in the sandwich generations. I recently spoke with Christy Byrne Yates, a licensed educational psychologist and author of “ Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation .” Christy has personally navigated the challenges of caring for aging parents while raising her own children, and she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to…