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Your emotions will likely come into play as you deal with the complexities of being a Sandwiched Boomer. Pay attention to your moods as you work to express and cope with those feelings. Guilt runs rampant among Sandwich Generation caregivers who often worry that they’re not doing enough for their loved ones. Remind yourself that you’re dancing as fast as you can, given the realities of your life situation. You don’t have to be the perfect mother, daughter, or wife. Set your own reasonable standards rather than falling in the … Continue reading
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Yesterday we promised you Sandwiched Boomers some tips to help you focus on taking care of yourself for a change. Here are three to think about today as you get started giving yourself more than just the time of day: Whether you are changing jobs, having a baby, facing an empty nest, welcoming a boomerang kidult home, caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or anticipating your spouse’s retirement, you don’t have to cope with it alone. Find others in like situations or a women’s group and gain emotional support as … Continue reading
Do you worry about being called selfish when you pay attention to your own needs, interests and wishes? There’s another way to think about taking care of yourself. We call it “self-fullness.” No need to look up self-fullness in the dictionary – you won’t find it. And it’s also not likely to be in the vocabulary of women who are pulled between their careers, children, parents, spouse or even grandchildren. No matter what age women have attained, many still act the part of the ‘good girl,’ responding to the needs … Continue reading
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With the school year over and the camp season about to begin, this week in-between is perfect for three generational family vacations. We figured it’s a good time for us to focus on what is known as the Club Sandwich Generation. As the offspring of Baby Boomers marry and start their own families, the responsibilities of the Sandwich Generation grow. You’re already in the middle of your family in flux – squeezed between children growing up and parents growing older. Now another layer is added, the grandchildren. The sandwich is … Continue reading
