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One of our most precious commitments, as Sandwiched Boomers, is to embrace and care for family. This holding and nurturance is the biological heritage of women. During the next few days of reflection, we have the choice of believing in the possibility of change. And at the beginning of this new year, we can join together and reafffirm our resolve. Now is the time to master our personal conflicts, to love wholeheartedly and to support each other as we seek to turn our concerns about family and ourselves into opportunities.
Posted in sandwich generation, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, change, family, new years, the Sandwich Generation
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Americans are busy spending well over $26 billion on gift cards this holiday season. And, just when you thought you’d heard it all, here comes the idea of a medical gift card. With Christmas literally right around the corner and your stress level high, it may be exactly what the doctor ordered. This unique card is being issued by Visa and the targeted audience is the Sandwiched Boomers. They are the ones buying presents for aging parents who have increasing health needs. They’re also looking to gift their emerging adult … Continue reading
A few days after our return from a wonderful trip to China, my husband had a bad fall and was in the neurosurgery ICU for several days. That was a month ago and, despite the initial uncertainty, I’m grateful that he’s getting stronger every day. However, I’m now very aware of the fact that life can change in an instant. This was an important turning point in our lives and its impact continues to shape our family. I’m committed to cherishing every minute of our time together. Even though I … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Boomers, injury, resilient, Sandwich Generation, turning point, vulnerable
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I recently returned from a three week trip to China and had the chance to talk to some women about their Sandwich Generation concerns. I was particularly aware of the strong movement away from an agrarian society toward rapid urban growth. Our local “boomer” guides were proud of incorporating Western values into their lifestyle – with more demanding work schedules, higher cost of living and increased stress levels. There, grandparents are well respected and taken care of – many living in the home of one of their sons and his … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Boomers, China, Elder, Grandparents, Sandwich Generation
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