All of us are hit with unexpected events during our lifetime. I recently joined the sandwich generation, caring for my family while also planning for the care of an older parent. Downsizing and transitioning a parent into assisted living is mentally, emotionally, and physically overwhelming. Where do I start? In an instant, I had to decide what to keep, sell, donate, and move while helping my mother cope with the changes. I also became Power of Attorney, responsible for her financial and medical decisions. Fortunately, my home was already organized. It was often quite dirty then, but it remained functional and neat. This allowed me to care for my family while managing what felt like a thousand things at once, including coping with my own emotions.
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