Women at the average menopause age of 51 are often referred to as ‘the sandwich generation’. Juggling work and home life is a challenge in itself but throw ageing parents and young adults into the mix and this can make for a tricky situation. I hear “I wish I could explain how I was feeling”, or “I wish I had explained how I felt”, too often. Women think that the people closest to them should understand, but they often don’t, so it’s important to talk.