My mom has Alzheimer's, and my kids are young. Forget the 'sandwich generation' — I feel like I'm in a panini press.
Essay by
Catherine Patterson
Catherine and her mom laughing at Catherine's wedding dinner.
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I'm a mom and an Alzheimer's caregiver. Being everyone's emergency contact means juggling appointments, finances, medications, and constant uncertainty.
My mom has Alzheimer's, and my kids are young. Forget the 'sandwich generation' — I feel like I'm in a panini press.
Essay by
Catherine Patterson
Catherine and her mom laughing at Catherine's wedding dinner.
Courtes of the author

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