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Yesterday came the official word about what families have sensed for a while – Americans are in the midst of a recession, potentially the worst since the Great Depression. Many people who are normally calm are stressed by the financial meltdown and concerned that they are spiraling out of control. If this sounds familiar, you could be emotionally at risk for harming your children, your spouse or elders under your care. If you are worried about your hostile attitude and aggressive behavior – be it verbal abuse or physical – … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, parenting kids, sandwich generation, your self
Tagged abuse, children, communication, Elder, Great Depression, recession, Sandwiched Boomers
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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
Posted in aging parents, extended family, sandwich generation, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, China, Elder, Grandparents, Sandwich Generation
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