by Rachel | May 29, 2025 | Resources, Uncategorized
When you’re a caregiver, you wear a lot of hats—scheduler, advocate, cheerleader, nurse, and sometimes, miracle worker. But you don’t have to do it all alone (or keep it all in your head). These apps can help you coordinate care, manage daily tasks, and keep...
by Rachel | Feb 4, 2025 | Resources, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
We were delighted to visit with Diane Hall at AARP Missouri Kansas City to talk Decluttering and Downsizing for Family Caregivers! Decluttering and downsizing can be a challenge for all of us. But did you know it can be a matter of safety and security? This is...
by Rachel | Nov 1, 2024 | Resources, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Sandwiched KC is proud to present the 2024 Kansas City Caregiver Resource Guide in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. We put this guide together to share helpful information and programs we’ve heard about with those who are caring for a loved one in the KC...
by Rachel | Jul 19, 2024 | Resources, Uncategorized
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Like any caregiving journey, caring for a loved one with PD has its ups and downs, but it may...
by Rachel | Jan 29, 2024 | Resources, Uncategorized
If you are helping an older family member or see assisting a parent or loved one in the future, thinking about where they live is critical. AARP’s 2021 Home and Community Preferences survey found that over three-quarters (77%) of adults age 50 and older want to remain...
by Rachel | Nov 8, 2023 | Resources, Uncategorized
In addition to National Family Caregivers Month, November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. We’ve compiled some resources to help you learn more about caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Online Learning Resources and...
