Candace Dellacona, a New York estate attorney and host of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, discusses the emotional and practical realities of caring for aging parents while also supporting children. She explains that the hardest part is often the grief—for who your parent used to be, for lost plans, and for your own sense of self. The conversation covers the four internal shifts (identity, ownership, grief, loneliness), the importance of proactive conversations about aging and death, and the three-person support team that can make a critical difference. Dellacona also highlights the unexpected beauty that can emerge during caregiving, including reconciliation and closeness. This episode offers guidance for anyone who hasn’t yet had a real conversation about what happens if a parent’s health changes.
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Dellacona argues that the sandwich generation is far broader than commonly assumed, applying even if your parents are currently healthy or your children are grown.