Articles by Amy Shankland

Sandwiched I did something rather unusual a couple of weeks ago. I went to the doctor for a check-up – for ME. It was right before the pandemic hit us…

Sandwiched The past few weeks have affected each and every one of us in many ways. I’ve been continuously praying that this virus slows down, we can all help each…

Sandwiched Last Saturday I was enjoying a book signing/selling event at Half Price Books on West 86th Street when my phone rang. I saw that it was my mom. Ordinarily…

Sandwiched According to the AARP, the average caregiver is a 49-year-old woman who works at least part time and has been taking care of an aging parent for several years….

Sandwiched I was beyond thrilled recently to discover and work with a new physician to help guide us along my mother’s healthcare path. We love this lady so much that…

Sandwiched I’ve discovered one unexpected joy of being in the sandwich generation over the last few months – getting to know my sons’ girlfriends. Jonathon is 19 and has been…

Sandwiched I know I write about one side of my sandwich generation more than the other in this column – my mother. But today I’ll focus on the family that…

Sandwiched I didn’t realize that one of the changes you experience in life while in the sandwich generation is the need to dress differently. Let me explain. A week ago…

Sandwiched While sitting in an important Lilly Endowment grant application meeting on Wednesday morning, January 22, my phone vibrated with a text message. Glancing down, I nearly gasped – it…