🎯 Stuck In The Middle News – Issue #164

For those balancing kids, careers, and aging parents
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💬 From My World to Yours

I often get asked why I started this newsletter. Let me share a bit of my journey.

Growing up as an only child with parents who had me in their mid-40s, I found myself navigating the complexities of caregiving earlier than many of my peers. My parents, though loving, faced financial and emotional challenges that intensified as they aged. This led me through a labyrinth of responsibilities:

• Transitioning them to a nursing home

• Having the tough conversation about surrendering the car keys

• Financial planning to navigate Medicare lookbacks

• Exploring assisted living options

• Walking alongside them during hospice care

• Navigating VA benefits and social services

• Coordinating with visiting nurses

All the while, I was juggling the demands of running two companies, serving as president of a large non-profit, and striving to be a present husband and father to my two young children.

These experiences left an indelible mark on me—lessons learned, challenges faced, and a deep understanding of the emotional and physical toll caregiving can take. It's this journey that inspired me to create Stuck In The Middle News—to share insights, resources, and support with others walking a similar path.

🧃 Quick Links to Help You This Week

• 📰 Protect Your Parents from Scams — Practical steps to safeguard your aging parents from common scams. 👉 Read more

• 🧠 Balancing Work and Caregiving — Strategies for managing your career while being a caregiver. 👉 Read more

• 👶 Supporting Children During Family Stress — Tips to help your kids cope during challenging family times. 👉 Read more

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The Sandwich Survival Guide

Crafted from real-life experiences, this guide offers:

• Practical advice for initiating tough conversations with aging parents

• Scripts to navigate discussions with your children and employer

• Strategies to manage the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving

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