Stuck in the Sandwich Generation

A big chunk of family caregivers in this country are part of the
“sandwich generation” – people caring for young children and
aging parents at the same time. Robert Ingenito was one of them.
After caring for his dad and raising his young daughter while
working, Robert came to a breaking point. He decided to move his
dad to an assisted living facility. It wasn’t an easy decision,
and it’s one he still grapples with today.


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