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Today we look over some of the questions that have been raised this week about our tips for improving Sandwiched Boomers communications with loved ones. Some of you have questions about how to get more bang for your buck when talking with your children. Lori says, “I just don’t have the time and energy to fight with my son any more. What can I say to get him to do what I want?” Syd asks how to get her grown offspring to listen to her: “Give me a tool 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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Tagged aging parents, Alzheimer's, Baby Boomers, caregiver, communication, conflict, eldercare, family, growing children, long term relationships, parenting, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomer
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As a Sandwiched Boomer, you may find that when you have faced a serious illness, your recovery can be easier when you have the support of family and friends. If you find that they have trouble talking with you about concerns and feelings, think about some of the reasons that these conversations are difficult. When you can identify and understand the bases of the problem, you can work to get past them. Here are some common causes of communication that is not open and honest: Your spouse may be in … Continue reading
