Are you feeling \"squeezed\"? This week, we’re tackling the \"Sandwich Generation\"—that unique, often exhausting stage of life where you’re simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising young children. We’re joined by Senator Andrew Kim, who shares his firsthand experience navigating his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis while parenting two young boys.
We also bring in the experts: Elder Law attorney Laurie Hauptman gives us the \"Sandwich Generation\" survival guide for estate planning, and psychotherapist Maris
Pasquale Doran teaches us how to regulate our nervous systems when the world feels like it’s on fire. Finally, we sit down with Lynda Hollander, President of Aging in Montclair, to discuss how our town is (and isn't) supporting its seniors.
Senator Kim opens up about the \"catastrophic\" financial reality of elder care. He discusses the emotional weight of moving his father out of his home and why he’s fighting for policy changes that support the millions of families currently being squeezed by the healthcare system.
Mike shares the deeply personal story of his father, the \"Granddude.\" Ten years ago, a fainting spell led to a decade-long medical journey involving brain bleeds, multiple surgeries, and the staggering expense of long-term care. It's a raw look at how these life-changing events never happen on your own schedule.