by Rachel | May 1, 2026 | Conference, Events, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
If you’re helping a loved one—a parent, spouse, sibling, or friend—you already know: it’s some of the most meaningful work there is. It’s also some of the hardest. The Heartland Caregiving Conference was made for you. Registration is now open for our...
by Rachel | Mar 6, 2026 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Sandwiched KC is looking for board members ready to make an impact. Sandwiched KC has been a lifeline for Kansas City’s family caregivers since 2018… providing free coaching, support groups, education, and referrals to thousands navigating the demands of...
by Rachel | Feb 2, 2026 | Events, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
On January 31, 2026, Sandwiched KC hosted our inaugural Caregiver Closet community swap, and we are still feeling incredibly grateful for how it all came together. Despite the cold winter weather, caregivers, community members, and volunteers showed up in force to...
by Rachel | Jan 30, 2026 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
We’re excited to share Sandwiched KC’s 2025 Annual Report, a snapshot of a year filled with growth, connection, and continued commitment to family caregivers across the Kansas City metro. In 2025, Sandwiched KC celebrated seven years of creating opportunities for...
by Rachel | Jan 25, 2026 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
This month, Sandwiched KC is celebrating a big milestone: eight years of creating space for family caregivers to connect, share wisdom, and feel a little less alone. What started as a small idea has grown into a community shaped by the caregivers who show up, speak...
by Rachel | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re helping a family member, partner, or friend, you may have heard someone suggest, “You should join a caregiver support group.” That advice is often well‑intentioned, but it can also feel overwhelming. Not all support groups are the same, and the right group...
by Rachel | Jan 5, 2026 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
The start of a new year often comes with big goals: get organized, eat better, move more, do all the things. For family caregivers, those resolutions can feel like just another responsibility added to an already full plate. So what if this year, the resolution was...
by Rachel | Dec 12, 2025 | Resources, Uncategorized
Caring for a loved one at home can feel like a full-time job… and figuring out the right kind of support shouldn’t add to your stress. If you’ve ever wondered: What’s the difference between home health and in-home care? Do I need a doctor’s order? What’s covered...
by Rachel | Dec 1, 2025 | Events, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Sandwiched KC and Gilda’s Club Kansas City hosted a caregiver forum which included a panel of local family caregivers from all walks of life who shared their insights and experience. Topics that were discussed at Voices of Care...
by Rachel | Nov 14, 2025 | Resources, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Sandwiched was pleased to have Tina Parsley-Hughes, Managing Attorney of Lighthouse Legal KC, join us for November’s Caregiver Talk. In this Caregiver Talk, Rachel chatted with Tina about what estate planning really means, the key documents you want to have in...
