by Rachel | Jun 23, 2025 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
In Kansas City and beyond, many folks are living a “sandwich generation” life, caring for aging parents while also raising children. A recent Flatland article shines a light on just how common (and challenging) this role can be. So, who’s in this sandwich?Nearly 1 in...
by Rachel | Jun 16, 2025 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Feeling burned out but don’t see a way to take a break? This chat session is for family caregivers who are craving rest but don’t have hours—or help—to spare. Watch this Caregiver Talk for practical tips, encouragement, and a reminder that your well-being matters too....
by Rachel | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the strength, beauty, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community… and that includes the many LGBTQIA+ individuals who are also caregivers. At Sandwiched KC, we know that caregiving is an act of deep love, commitment, and...
by Rachel | Jun 1, 2025 | Conference, Events, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
If you’re caring for a loved one—whether a parent, spouse, sibling, or friend—you know that caregiving can be incredibly meaningful… and incredibly tough. That’s why we created the Heartland Caregiving Conference, a day built especially for you. And we’re...
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 | May 20, 2025 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Caregiving comes with love, purpose… and a whole lot of overwhelm. If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are all over the place, you’re not alone. This Caregiver Talk will help you make sense of it all. Links Sign up for Sandwiched’s Monday Memo Practice these...
by Rachel | Apr 28, 2025 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Being a caregiver often means juggling both emotional and financial responsibilities. In this Caregiver Talk, we walked through practical resources to help you manage your loved one’s finances and your own. Watch below or click the video title to open the Caregiver...
by Rachel | Mar 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Learn about PACE KC in our latest Caregiver Talk with AARP 🥪 In our March Caregiver Talk, we talked to our friends at PACE KC about their all-inclusive model of care. We talked to the Kansas City PACE, but PACE is also in other communities in Missouri–like St....
by Rachel | Mar 3, 2025 | Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
How’s your heart? Sandwiched KC and AARP Missouri Kansas City are very grateful to Dr. Rachel Sosland, a cardiologist with HCA Midwest Health who visited with us and shared information about risks for heart disease and how stress affects our hearts. Watch our...
by Rachel | Feb 20, 2025 | Conference, Events, Sandwiched KC News, Uncategorized
Sandwiched KC is proud to present the third annual Heartland Caregiving Conference on November 1, 2025. The Heartland Caregiving Conference invites family caregivers in the Kansas City Metro to gather to learn best practices in self-care and caregiving, discover...
