Juggling work and caregiving responsibilities is one of the most common challenges for the sandwich generation. Deadlines at the office do not pause for medical appointments and unexpected caregiving emergencies rarely fit neatly into a schedule.

It’s a conversation many families put off, but few regret having: long-term care planning. It often begins with a small moment of concern. A fall. A hospital stay. A passing comment about slowing down.

Caregiving is an act of immense love, but it can also be incredibly demanding. The emotional, physical, and financial toll can lead to what's known as caregiver burnout, a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion.