Our Story

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As the youngest of three, I never imagined I would become the primary navigator for my elderly mom at this stage of our lives. Like many in the so-called sandwich generation, I’m balancing the emotional and practical demands of raising a teenager, supporting my older husband, and caring for my mom as she enters a new and unfamiliar season of life.

This chapter began suddenly in early 2024 with the passing of my mom’s husband. In an instant, everything shifted. What followed was not a neatly planned transition, but a crash course in advocacy, decision-making, and learning how to show up when you don’t feel ready. I stepped into a role I never expected — and I’ve done it with love, determination, and yes, plenty of wobbles along the way.

Caring for an aging parent is not just about logistics. It’s about grief, role reversal, tough conversations, and learning how to be both a daughter and a guide. I’ve had to figure out how to navigate doctors’ appointments, care options, housing decisions, and emotional support — all while still being a mom, a wife, and a working woman.

Parent Care Workshop was born out of this lived experience. I’m not a medical, legal, or financial professional — I’m a daughter who found herself in the middle of a complex system and wished there was a clearer, more compassionate roadmap. 

My mission is to support other adult children who are suddenly asking the same questions I was:

What do we do next? Who can help? How do I make the right decisions without losing myself in the process?

If you’re walking this road too, you’re not alone. I see you. And I’m here to share what I’ve learned. -Theresa