In this heartfelt episode of Sandwich Stories, Lexie Callies opens up about the emotional and financial weight of navigating care decisions for her mother. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares the internal debate many caregivers face: “Am I doing the right thing?” Lexie reflects on memory care, assisted living, private caregivers, and the role of intuition when trying to choose what’s best for your loved one—while still protecting your own peace.Song of the Week: Bicycle Racer By Queen
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.
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