What would you do if caring for a parent meant putting your own financial future—and your kids’—on hold? Senator Andy Kim opens up about his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the financial, emotional and systemic costs of caregiving. This crossover with The Montclair Pod, co-hosted by Michael Schreiber, explores long-term care costs, the sandwich generation and the trade-offs families face.
EP. 2047
The Hidden Cost of Aging with Senator Andy Kim
Senator Andy Kim — U.S. Senator, New Jersey
October 12, 2026
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