Welcome to the Sandwiched Club.
We are parents of 2 lively kids (one with ADHD) and 4 awesome elderly parents (one with Dementia). Here we share our stories, our findings and our adventures as we navigate parenthood and adulting. Take a look and we hope you find the content helpful and interesting.
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Latest Posts
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The Trigger Point: The moment we realized we needed help with Dementia
This sharing will focus on when my dad’s Dementia got dangerous. It is essential for caregivers and those at the beginning of their Dementia journey to know what happens if they do not keep themselves safe. I will be referring to my dad as Mr Butter and my mum as Mdm Wholemeal. Hope you find…
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Turning Point: How Isolation Can Accelerate Dementia
“In this story, I’ll share our family’s experience with my dad, whom I’ll refer to as Mr. Butter, and my mom, Mdm. Wholemeal, during and after the COVID lockdowns. I hope you find this journey both enlightening and helpful.” Mrs Bacon COVID became a pivotal moment in Mr. Butter’s battle with dementia. Unable to go…
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of Accepting ADHD
Parenting is never easy, but when we found ourselves facing a future with ADHD, it brought emotions and realizations we weren’t prepared for. The Weight of GuiltWhen we first suspected that Master Focaccia might have ADHD, I was flooded with guilt. Research confirmed what I feared—ADHD often runs in families. It felt like I had…
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Acknowledging Our Son’s ADHD: A Journey of Realization
When we first noticed our son’s struggles in kindergarten, the idea that he might have ADHD was far from our minds. It’s easy to dismiss signs, especially when children are still young, and school is supposed to be more about play than serious academics. His teachers had been hesitant to report the growing pile of…
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Before it got bad: Not taking Dementia Seriously
Daddy was always the stern, “macho” figure of our family—strong, fierce, and unafraid to speak his mind. He thrived on being tough, sometimes even controversial. Whether calling people out for being overweight (even relatives), engaging in heated political debates, or getting angry when other drivers overtook him, he embraced conflict without hesitation. He was a…
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