Hannah Bartz
Hannah Bartz

The ‘Sandwich Generation’: Life Between Raising Children and Caring for Aging Parents

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Books Worth Reading

Several recent books address caregiving with honesty rather than sentimentality.

Recommended titles include:

These books help caregivers think realistically about aging, decline, boundaries, and sustainable care.

Ultimately, one of the hardest lessons for the sandwich generation is recognizing that love alone is not a care plan. Sustainable caregiving usually requires systems, support, boundaries, and community, not just endurance.

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Hannah Bartz
Hannah Bartz
Hannah Bartz is a writer and editor living in New Mexico. She covers faith, hobbies, and parenting.

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