The Challenges of Navigating the Sandwich Generation with Vanessa Grigoriadis
The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide · Candace Dellacona, Offit Kurman
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Show Notes
Candace Dellacona welcomes Vanessa Grigoriadis, acclaimed investigative journalist, co-founder of Campside Media, and host of the new podcast So Your Parents Are Old, to The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide.
Vanessa shares her personal journey into caregiving after her father’s cancer diagnosis and caring for an aging parent, sparking a candid conversation about what it really means to be in the sandwich generation. From difficult financial and long-term care conversations to navigating memory loss, this episode pulls back the curtain on the emotional and logistical realities families face every day.
Raw, honest, and deeply relatable, this conversation highlights why proactive planning, community support, and open dialogue matter—and how podcasting has become a powerful tool for bringing these often-quiet conversations into the open.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:20 Vanessa's Background and Upbringing
04:34 Career Highlights and Personal Life
07:33 The Turning Point: Parents' Health Decline
09:15 Navigating Financial and Caregiving Challenges
16:28 Creating a Supportive Community
22:26 The Importance of Addressing Elder Care
31:05 Conclusion and Podcast Information
To subscribe to Vanessa’s podcast, So Your Parents Are Old, visit https://join.campsidemedia.com/podcast
Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-grigoriadis-b44257207/