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...
by Rachel | Nov 8, 2023 | Conference, Events, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
To kick off National Family Caregivers Month, Sandwiched KC, along with the help of numerous volunteers, hosted its first conference for caregivers in the Kansas City metro on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Nearly 50 family caregivers from all walks of life attended to...
by Rachel | Sep 5, 2023 | Conference, Events, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Our conference will feature Resource Shopping (AKA Vendors) so that family caregivers who attend the event can learn about goods and services, programs, and resources in the community that can help them meet their needs as they are caring for a loved one. Meet the...
