When Roles Reverse: A Practical Guide To Aging Parents, Caregiver Burnout, And Family Peace with Barbara Stratte

Send us Fan MailWhat if caring for an aging parent didn’t mean losing yourself in the process? We sit down with author and caregiver advocate Barbara Stratte to map the messy, human, and hopeful path through the sandwich generation—where kids, careers, and parents all need you at once. From downsizing a lifetime of belongings to deciding between a retirement home and moving Mom in, Barbara shares the trade-offs, the timelines, and the truths most families learn too late.We go deep on Alzheimer’s realities, including what sundowning looks like and how to plan the day around the bright window when energy and conversation flow. Barbara explains why small rituals—weekly flowers, a slow Target stroll, or soup at Panera—often beat grand plans, and how a companion can unlock movement, sunlight, and dignity without the cost of nursing care. Expect frank talk about anticipatory grief, choosing where your attention goes, and why joy isn’t optional—it’s the counterweight to loss. If you’re caring for parents, raising kids, or bracing for what’s next, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and concrete steps you can use today.If you want to connect with Barbara Stratte visit her website at: www.thesandwichedgen.com or on Instagram @barbarastratteIf this helped, follow and subscribe, share it with a friend who’s caregiving, and leave a review to tell us the topic you want next. Your story could guide our next episode.Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com