Category Archives: aging parents
All week we have been addressing how Sandwiched Boomers can improve their conversations with loved ones. We have talked about the techniques of active listening – being empathic and focusing on what the other is saying in an effort to come away with a clearer understanding of the speaker’s position. We have also highlighted the importance of body language in communication. By paying attention to the silent messages being sent – both by you and your partner – you can enhance the chances of having meaningful talks with your aging … Continue reading
Yesterday, we set the stage for improving your conversations with family members by becoming a good listener. Today and tomorrow, the emphasis moves toward what you say and how you say it. As a Sandwiched Boomer, it is likely that you don’t have a lot of time to make your point – and the temptation may be to make it quickly without much thought. But you can actually be more efficient with your efforts and have a lasting effect if you put some energy into planning what you want to … Continue reading
“No, you don’t need to bring in anyone to help me. I can take care of myself!” “But, Mom, everyone is going. You never let me do anything with my friends!” Are these the opening salvos in your talks with your parents and children nowadays? Lately we’ve received questions from Sandwiched Boomers about how to improve communications with family members – aging parents who are beginning to lose some mental sharpness, teenagers who are closing doors to parents, both literally and figuratively, grown offspring and their marital partners who are … Continue reading
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Boomerang kids moving back home after college, unable to get a job or make enough money for independent living, is old news. Lately, issues facing the wave of Sandwiched Boomers – who are handling new responsibilities as their aging parents need more help – have been targeted by the media. This weekend, in the Los Angeles Times, there’s an article entitled “Middle-aged and living with Mom.” Apparently more people in their 40s and 50s, laid off from jobs, struggling in a difficult economy, unable to make ends meet, are settling … Continue reading
