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The Sandwich Generation, Stress and the Holidays

As busy members of the sandwich generation, is the widespread commercialism of the holidays getting you down? How would you like to spend less time racking up credit card debt and more time putting heart into your relationships? A recent study shows that strong relationships not only provide companionship but boost longevity. There’s a lot riding on family togetherness during the holidays and this can cause stress for everyone. Here you’ll find a variety of articles on stress,from the effects of too much pressure to how to measure your stress … Continue reading

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Women in the Sandwich Generation: Begin to Create a Plan for Your Future

Are you busy balancing your work and family life, raising kids and caring for aging parents? Although you’re likely making plans for your kids’ college and for your parents’ care right now, you need to also be thinking about what’s next for you. How ready are you? You may want to watch how Jeannie, a 48 year old new mom, is planning for her future. And see how Maryannhas put a long-term care plan in place, so her son won’t be in the stressful position she was as her mom … Continue reading

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Elections and Giveaways

In case you don’t have a TV, haven’t been picking up your mail for the past several weeks, and have screened your phone to ignore automatic dials – there’s a U.S. election tomorrow! Pundits on both sides have agreed that great changes in the House, the Senate and the Governors’ mansions are likely – the only question is how considerable those changes will be. If you’d like your opinion to be considered, be sure to get to the polls in time to have your vote counted. Women’s suffrage was established … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Worldwide, every year over 1 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common one facing American women today. The likelihood is that 1 in 8 women in America will cope with this disease during her lifetime. In October, designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are especially focused on early detection and improving the management of breast cancer, should it be diagnosed. With mammography, MRI and physical exams leading to early detection, most breast cancers can be successfully treated today. … Continue reading

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