What starts as a plan to take my mom to two appointments turns into a full day of waiting rooms, medical questions, a search for parking, and paperwork that still needs attention when we get home. Somewhere in the middle of it, my mom makes a connection with a stranger who knew her grandmother, who died in 1982, and the day feels a little less overwhelming.

In this episode of Life in the Sandwich Lane, I’m sharing what one day of helping my parents looked like while trying to keep up with work and the rest of life. I’m learning to take it one appointment and one question at a time. If you’re in this season too, I’d love to hear what has helped you.

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Life in the Sandwich Lane
• (00:01:07) - Why I'm Sharing This, Not as an Expert
• (00:02:02) - Caregiving Is Everywhere
• (00:03:58) - Mom's TIA Scare and the Follow-Up Maze
• (00:05:23) - Navigating Different Doctors and Personalities
• (00:06:52) - Mom's Fear and Need for Control
• (00:07:28) - Planning the 'Easy Day' That Wasn't
• (00:08:35) - The Frustrating Internist Appointment
• (00:11:35) - Dermatology Waiting Room Chaos
• (00:13:27) - Mom Making Friends and Family Connections
• (00:16:19) - The Skin Procedure and Parking Panic
• (00:18:18) - Marathon Appointment and Chatty Ken
• (00:19:45) - Back Home: Estate Paperwork and More Demands
• (00:20:55) - Reflecting on Balance and Support
• (00:23:29) - Closing Thoughts and What's Next