The Sandwich Generation Crisis: How to Care for Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself - EP 218

In this episode, nurse and caregiver advocate Diane Carbo connects with Emma Soy, RN, founder of Gentle Shepherd Care. Together, they pull back the curtain on the "Panini Generation"—the caregivers facing crushing pressure from both their children and aging parents.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-sandwich-generation-crisis-how-to-care-for-aging-parents-without-losing-yourself-with-emma-soy-episode-218Episode Highlights:🥪 The "Panini" Analogy: Understanding the intense modern pressures on caregivers.📉 Medicare & System Failures: How shifting reimbursement rates leave families to handle complex medical care alone.🏥 The HEAL Protocol & 7 Pathways: Practical nursing frameworks to navigate hospital discharges, medication reconciliation, and long-term senior wellness.🛑 Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Why scheduling your own health assessments is non-negotiable.Hit play to learn how to build a proactive care plan and reclaim your sanity! 🎧✨