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May 22, 2025 27 mins

In this heartfelt episode of Sandwich Stories, host Lexie Callies sits down with Melissa Jorgenson of Senior Living Advisors, DFW to talk about navigating the challenges of memory care, senior living transitions, and the vital support offered by the Alzheimer’s Association.


From personal family stories to professional insight, Melissa shares what families need to know when facing tough decisions about dementia, early onset, and caregiving. It’s an honest look at how compassion, resources, and community make a difference.


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She is you and you are her. One day you wake up and suddenly you look around and realize your life is…complicated. You’re sandwiched between caring for and navigating aging parents…while still trying to raise your young family. Join me, Lexie Callies on Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies.


Connect with Melissa:


⁠MjorgensonDFW@gmail.com⁠ 817-881-3506 The Alzheimer's Association Website is https://Alz.org

That will have all the information for support groups in your area and the number to the helpline. 


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