Surviving the Sandwich Generation: A Conversation with Caregiver Advocate Paul Wynn
About this episode
Isabel Melgarejo speaks with caregiver advocate Paul Wynn about the challenges faced by the sandwich generation in caring for multiple loved ones.
In this heartfelt episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast , host Isabel Melgarejo speaks with caregiver advocate and author Paul Wynn about the emotional and practical realities of caring for multiple loved ones while raising a family. Paul shares his personal story of supporting both his mother and uncle through Alzheimer’s, the challenges of being a working caregiver in the sandwich generation, and the essential role of connection, support networks, and flexible workplaces. Together, they explore how caregivers can bring families together, use small moments for self-care, and find community—even when they feel alone.
Topics covered
- caregiving
- sandwich generation
- support networks
- self-care
- family dynamics
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