Tag Archives: the tarnished golden years

Aging Parents and the Masks We Wear

by phyllis, December 8, 2009

As members of the Sandwich Generation with parents aging rapidly, the transition you’re facing may be one of role reversal. Are you taking on more responsibility for your folks as they are less able to care for themselves? Try to take a step back and assess what’s going on for you emotionally: 1. Look deep inside and be honest with yourself. You may be in denial about your parents’ decline and how that is affecting you. Evaluate your emotional state of mind. If you’ve been quiet, withdrawn or holding back, … Continue reading →

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Caring for Your Aging Parents

by phyllis, September 16, 2009

Anytime tomorrow, Thursday, September 17th, please join us here for a Virtual Book Tour with Barbara E. Friesner, founder of AgeWiseLiving™. Barbara, a Generational Coach, is an expert on issues affecting the elderly and their families. You’ll find Barbara answering questions about her book, The Ultimate Caregiver’s Success Guide. Her resource for eldercare providers is filled with over 200 pages of step-by-step solutions to your pressing questions. For more than 25 years, Barbara has been a care manager, first for her grandmother and then 17 years for her mother, who … Continue reading →