Tag Archives: Sandwich Generation
Talking With Your Loved One
As we age, we all begin to become somewhat forgetful. But when a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, talking with them becomes more and more difficult. For some ideas about how to cope with the stress of relating to a parent who has dementia, click on the title above. It will link you to our website and our article, The Sandwich Generation and Their Parents’ Tarnished Golden Years. You will learn how to take care of yourself as you cope with your parent’s Alzheimer’s disease. Today and tomorrow we will … Continue reading
Baby Boomer Stimulus Package
The $885 billion Senate economic plan faces assaults from both Democrats and Republicans during debate this week as lawmakers in both parties aim to jolt the economy right away. The goal is to shape a package that is more targeted, that would be smaller in size and that would be truly focused on saving or creating jobs and turning the economy around. If you’re a member of the sandwich generation and under pressure to scale back spending, check out these ideas: Be realistic and face the facts. If you’re not … Continue reading
Tips for the Sandwich Generation Family
Our focus this week has been on Obama family values. And their move into the White House, which includes Michelle’s mother, marks a major transition for all of them. No Sandwich Generation family always runs smoothly. And there can be problems that aren’t that easy to fix. As you evaluate the kind of support and strategies you need right now, keep the following tips in mind: Make sure your expectations are realistic. You may have very clear ideas about how you want your family to be. But realize that every … Continue reading
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Tagged family, goals, Michelle Obama, President obama, Sandwich Generation, White House
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The Sandwich Generation and Finding Perspective
We heard from a reader yesterday, “I’ve been together with my husband for 30 years, am the mother of a teen-age daughter, and we are dealing with elderly parents…so there is much I can relate to! Fortunately, so far, going through various hardships (death of a parent, serious illness) has made us feel closer as we deal with these trials together. Though not to say that there aren’t times that we feel stressed and overwhelmed!” Finding perspective is a valuable strategy when you are dealing with family transitions. It helps … Continue reading
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Tagged couples, HerMentorCenter.com, marriage, relationship, Sandwich Generation, trust
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