Category Archives: aging parents

Nurturing Your Mom on Mother’s Day with More Than Chocolates

by rosemary, May 2, 2011

With Mother’s Day less than a week from now, are you still searching for that perfect gift? Sending flowers, candy and greeting cards are de rigueur for Mom but, as members of the Baby Boomer generation, we recognize that what your aging mother really wants on her special day is to feel nurtured. Sharon’s mother, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, no longer recognized her. Sharon felt very sad but resigned. “Mom is so sweet, even if she doesn’t know who I am most of the time. It’s now … Continue reading →

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The Top 100 Senior and Boomer Blogs

by rosemary, March 29, 2011

Michelle Seitzer has just published the impressive list of the Top 100 Senior and Boomer Blogs. This year, it’s even broken down into categories and descriptions. As a member of the Sandwich Generation facing the challenges of parents growing older and kids growing up, this list is for you. And if you work with seniors or want to network, you’ll find a wealth of useful information and helpful resources. We appreciate your including us, Michelle! Here’s what she has to say: “Here’s an updated version of our first Top 100 … Continue reading →

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Making Your Own Top Ten List

by rosemary, December 27, 2010

Now that 2010 is ending, you’ll find all kinds of lists on the Internet: the 10 films most likely to be nominated for an Academy Award; the 20 most interesting people, the 5 best books. In addition to spending some of your spare time reading through these lists, how about taking some personal time this week to create your own list – of your 10 most important assets? It may seem unusual for you, a member of the Sandwich Generation, to concentrate on yourself instead of on the needs of … Continue reading →

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Sandwich Generation: Caring for a Family in Flux

by phyllis, October 25, 2010

It’s never been easy for members of the sandwich generation, faced with the challenges of caring for aging parents and growing kids. And in today’s world, family pressures are often compounded by job loss, economic concerns or workplace stress. If you’re trying to get a handle on these issues, here are some resources: Tomorrow at Noon EDT (9am PDT) listen to Blog Talk Radio – scroll down to Upcoming Episode, “Nourishing your Family Relationships without Starving Yourself” to read more about it. As guests of Dr. Sandra Haymon, we’ll be … Continue reading →