Why I Built TwixTalk: A Family Story

I am part of the Sandwich Generation, the group of people caught between raising their own families and caring for aging parents. For me, that meant being the oldest of four brothers, helping my parents, Ted and Mary, through their later years while trying to keep everyone else updated and involved.

Both of my parents eventually faced Alzheimer’s. They lived long, meaningful lives filled with love, faith, and generosity. Their final years brought doctor appointments, hospital visits, rehab stays, medication changes, difficult care decisions, and constant coordination. My wife and I became the primary point of contact, and while we were honored to be there for them, the communication piece was overwhelming.

Every day brought questions from siblings, extended family, and friends who cared deeply. We tried group texts, shared documents, and endless phone calls, but the information always lagged behind reality. Important details slipped through the cracks, and during hospital or rehab stays, the need for fast, accurate updates became even more urgent. Often, I was simply too exhausted to rehash everything at the end of a long day.

Through it all, my wife was incredible. She took notes at every appointment, tracked down doctors, and kept records up to date. Still, there was no simple, central way to share real-time updates with everyone who needed to know.

That was when the idea for TwixTalk began to take shape. I searched for a solution and could not find one, so I decided to build it myself. TwixTalk helps families stay in sync about a loved one’s health and wellness so that no one feels left out and no one carries the communication burden alone.

I built TwixTalk because I lived this problem. I believe families like mine and yours deserve something better.

💙 TwixTalk was created for families who care deeply, just like mine.