TOP TIPS FOR SANDWICH GEN-ERS

Savour it – it won’t last forever! Remember that some days you’re a ministering angel to young and old, and other days when it’s just not possible to keep everyone happy – tell them, suck it up, you’re doing your best! When it comes to caring for parents, get stuck in and don’t judge your siblings; people differ in terms of their ability to care, their own commitments, and their relationships with surviving parents.

You’re already pre-grieving for when all your dependents fly the nest. Grab me-time when you can!