Articles by Amy Shankland

Sandwiched The last thing any caregiver in the sandwich generation needs is a lack of sleep. But that’s precisely what I’ve been facing since February because I am approaching menopause….

Sandwiched I’m a happy gal today. I got to see my mother last Tuesday during one of her facility’s new “sunshine visits”! This took place outside in a tent with…

Sandwiched Most of us in the sandwich generation are, shall we say, middle aged. Definitions of middle age (or middle adulthood) vary but most of the time it means a…

Sandwiched If you’re in the sandwich generation like me, there’s a strong chance you’re a woman either approaching menopause or in the midst of it. As I’ve mentioned in this…

Sandwiched My family and I have been pretty fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve worked from home for over three years. In fact, my business has recently increased. My husband’s…

Sandwiched Okay, y’all, I think it’s time for some humor. Not that I think we’ve got all of the world’s problems solved (COVID-19, racism, murder hornets, etc.). But once in…

Sandwiched Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another (Oxford Dictionary). I have to admit, folks, with everything happening in the world, I almost wanted to skip…

Sandwiched I’ve been sympathetic towards the millions of parents who have recently (and unexpectedly) had to work from home with small children. I remember those days all too well and…

Sandwiched As promised, I’m going to tackle another subject that many perimenopausal women are facing as they navigate the sandwich generation – weight gain. Many people who aren’t in this…