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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

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Want Halloween Treats Instead of Tricks?

On Halloween, you don’t have to dress up as a member of the Sandwich Generation – you likely already have that frazzled look about you. Caring for parents growing older and kids growing up can lead to stress and, in crisis, even depression. See if these practical insights can help with your negative emotions: Knowledge is power. Gather information about ways to deal with how you are feeling – explore Internet search engines and sites or the self-help section of your local bookstore. And talk with friends and family who … Continue reading

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Women and the Art of Playing

We all know about the importance of play for kids’ emotional growth and development. It can enhance imagination, increase social skills and boost self-confidence. So why don’t we women place more value on play for ourselves?Early on, most young girls tend to be collaborative, communicative and caring – you can see it when they play house and mother their dolls. And these traits become even more entrenched as the years fly by. As women, we often put the needs of family before our own and are kept busy nurturing our … Continue reading

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Resiliency Among the Israelis

You’ve probably noticed that we often blog about building resiliency and moving forward after experiencing difficult challenges. I’m just back from Israel, a country filled with some of the most resilient people in the world. Native Israelis are called Sabras – after the cactus – tough and prickly on the outside but soft and juicy on the inside. I’ve been wondering how the Israeli’s remain creative, optimistic, and involved in the midst of the stresses they face every day. We found that the country is filled with people working energetically … Continue reading

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