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Honoring Our Dads on Father’s Day
We end our week dedicated to improving our understanding of the men in our lives by thinking about fathers. Traditional wisdom tells us that, especially in the past, they were less involved with parenting than mothers. But, looking back at our own childhoods, we recognize that we’ve gotten so much from them. They taught us how to do things, how to accomplish our goals, and especially how to feel cherished. Usually they would teach by playing – at first by throwing us up in the air as babies, later by … Continue reading
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As Sandwiched Boomers, it’s easy to become weighed down by the duties and responsibilities of caring for an aging father. But as we join together to honor our dad’s on Sunday, lets consider the positive results of this complex relationship as well. See the present challenge as a teachable moment and make the most of learning whatever you can. Apply these lessons to other areas of your life. What insight have you gained about dealing with your own aging process? How can you talk to your children about your wishes … Continue reading
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As more Baby Boomers become caretakers for their aging fathers, the stress of struggling with the issues this raises can become overwhelming. When you feel sandwiched between the demands of career and family, reach out for support. Don’t do it alone – secure help, even if it is over your parents’ objections, and have support systems in place. Reach out, create a network, hire someone to assist them as often as you think is necessary. Betty was frantic about making arrangements for her dad after his stroke. “I was so … Continue reading
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As Sandwiched Boomers, it’s difficult to watch as your parents deteriorate. And they may complicate the situation by being in denial about their vulnerable condition. It’s up to you to acknowledge the true state of affairs and be straightforward in dealing with your father’s increasing fragility. A number of issues must be discussed, uncomfortable as that is – health care directives in an emergency, long-term care options, the designated power of attorney, distribution of income and assets. After evaluating the practical issues that need to be managed, you will feel … Continue reading
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