Category Archives: sandwich generation
Caution, Curves Ahead
Last week, I was driving down one of the canyons in Los Angeles, quickly moving the steering wheel left and right as the road twisted and turned. It was like playing an arcade game, trying to keep your car on the virtual road, going as fast as you can. In those videos, the sharp curves keep switching and obstacles suddenly appear, causing you to crash and burn if you’re not reacting fast enough. It may be fun to play on a screen but what about when life itself mirrors this … Continue reading
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How to Work Your Way toward Valentine’s Day
If you’re a Sandwiched Boomer, caring for parents growing older and kids growing up, Valentine’s Day may be just one more responsibility you have to take care of. Are you trying to balance work and family with little choice but to leave your love relationship on the back burner? Busy people under pressure often hurt the one they love. Not ideal circumstances as we approach the most romantic day of the year. Marital relationship experts seem to focus on minimizing the negatives – don’t nag, don’t be controlling, don’t overreact, … Continue reading
Sandwiched Boomers: Gift of Health
Americans are very busy spending lots of money on gift cards. With the holidays now right around the corner, your stress level may be stuck on high. And if that’s so, a medical gift card, which some credit card companies and health care providers issue, could be exactly what the doctor ordered. Photo courtesy of Shoshana – Flickr.com The targeted audience for these medical gift cards are members of the Sandwich Generation. They’re the ones buying presents for parents who have increasing health needs. They’re also looking to gift their … Continue reading
