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Monthly Archives: February 2008
With 2008 in full swing, perhaps you’ve already had your fill of economic and political predictions by experts and clairvoyants. However, as a Sandwiched Boomer, the following quietly growing trend may surprise you. The results of recent studies indicate that nearly 40% of close to 44 million unpaid caregivers for the elderly are male. The call to honor loved ones is becoming an emerging pattern of male behavior. As you well know, in the past, the bulk of these caretaking responsibilities have been carried out by daughters. Women have left … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, sandwich generation, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged emerging pattern, male caregivers, Medicare, new trend, Sandwiched Boomers, Social Security
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We had an interesting interview with Carol Tavris, Ph.D. yesterday as she talked about how her book, “Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me: Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts)” relates to Sandwiched Boomers. She has given each of us a lot to think about as we deal with our own family-in-flux. Carol’s take on how to move past the “I’m right and you’re wrong” scenario resonated with several of our readers. Their comments about how to turn an argument into a real discussion are worth … Continue reading
Posted in sandwich generation, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged blame, Carol Tavris, guilt, Mistakes Were Made, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomers
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Today on our blog we are pleased to welcome Carol Tavris, best-selling author (with Elliot Aronson) of “Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts.” Q: Carol, why do so many of us prefer to justify mistakes rather than admit we were wrong about something? A: First of all, it’s no surprise that people lie to others to cover up misdeeds, crimes, blunders and bad behavior – children do it as soon as they can talk, and we adults do it … Continue reading
Posted in sandwich generation, well-being, your self
Tagged Carol Tavris, communication, conflict, Elliot Aronson, family, generations, Mistakes Were Made, Sandwiched Boomers
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