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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
The Sandwich Generation: Preparing for the Holidays
The economic struggles and crisis in confidence have lasted far too long. And the hardships are particularly evident during the holiday season. Are you feeling stretched by the financial pressure? If you’re facing tough buying decisions, the responsibilities of the holidays may even be getting you down. These are challenging times for the Sandwich Generation. This year you may just have to let go of the idea of a perfect Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa. Photo courtesy of Asnat – Flickr.com Even though it’s important to honor the tradition of giving, … Continue reading
Caring for Yourself and Aging Parents at Holiday Time
Amidst all the celebrating during these holidays, if you’re a Sandwiched Boomer, torn between caring for growing children and aging parents, you may be bogged down by your responsibilities and having a hard time getting into the spirit of the season. I know I did when I was taking care of my parents a decade ago. They moved in with me after my mother developed cognitive impairment due to a stroke, and they lived with us until their deaths years later. When I was just too exhausted, my husband insisted … Continue reading
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Learning to Flourish
Now that the kids are back in school and their homework is starting, we’ve got some news about a book you might like to read yourself. The field of Positive Psychology – with its emphasis on creating a meaningful, healthy life – is especially important to us here at NourishingRelationships. Recently a pillar in the field, as well as a friend and mentor, Dr. Marty Seligman, enlarged on his work with Authentic Happiness and established a revision of his theory in his new book, Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of … Continue reading
