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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
Sandwiched Boomers and the Gift of Time
As a Sandwiched Boomer caring for parents growing older and kids growing up, perhaps you’re feeling under more pressure this week. The days are flying by and there’s still so much to do for the holidays. And you may not be finished shopping for your Hanukah, Christmas or Kwanzaa presents. How about a few more ideas that won’t break the bank? Photo by Brainedge – Flickr.com Give of yourself. Enjoy time with your friends by inviting them over for an evening of fun. Organize a potluck and have them bring … Continue reading
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Tagged baking cookies, emotional support, friends, gifts, grandkids, holidays, simpler days, stress, teens
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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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Tagged AARP, aging parents, Alzheimer's, caregiving, holidays, Sandwiched Boomers
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The Holidays and the Gift of Time
We invite you to visit our website, HerMentorCenter.com. The articles, newsletters and videos you’ll discover there are full of easy to implement strategies for you, members of the sandwich generation facing the challenges of parents growing older and kids growing up. Please accept this gift from us – join the email list to the left of this post and begin to receive a free monthly newsletter with practical solutions to the problems of a family in flux. And you can also download a complimentary ebook on how to reach your … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, family, friends, gifts, Hanukah, HerMentorCenter.com, holidays, Kwanzaa, Sandwich Generation, traditions
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