My mom has Alzheimer's, and my kids are young. Forget the 'sandwich generation' — I feel like I'm in a panini press.

A woman shares her experience of managing care for her aging mother with Alzheimer's disease while raising young children, describing the overwhelming mental load. She recounts an incident where she found her mother on the floor, highlighting the challenges of caregiving. The article discusses the concept of the 'sandwich generation' and the added strain of anticipatory grief. She has found support from other women in similar situations.

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