SandwichINK for the Sandwich Generation
Encouragement for the Sandwich Generation dealing with the issues of caring for elderly parents while babysitting grandchildren
Like Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a perfect day for us to head for a carnival. What’s that? Is it raining or snowing where you live? No worries. Our carnival is right here on the internet. At the carnival you’ll find all sorts of information specific to Baby Boomers and Senior Citizens. You’ll find things [...]
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Like It’s that time again. The Boomers & Seniors Blog Carnival has a new crop of great articles and you can find their links at Seniors Support – http://seniors-support.com/2009/02/10/boomers-and-seniors-blog-carnival-feb-10-edition/ . You’ll find a wide variety of articles to help you as you navigate all the different aspects of the Sandwich Generation life. Once there, you [...]
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http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/01/25/boomers-seniors-news-you-can-use-aging-parents-retirement-trends-more
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Like As Sandwich Generation caregivers we are often required to dispense medications. Whether it’s to sick grandkids, elderly relatives, special needs patients of any age, or a combination of these patients, it can be a bit confusing at times, remembering who gets what when. I’ve found a few little memory tricks and tips to help [...]
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Like Thanksgiving and Christmas and the days in between are often full of family get-togethers, reunions, and holiday parties. They are fun occasions full of laughter, joy, and sometimes even a bit of stress. Our extended-family reunion was always a highlight of the year for me, until we moved too far away to attend. Now [...]
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Like “Oh Honey, don’t buy me anything. I don’t have anyplace to put it,” said my grandma whenever I asked how I could help her. I knew her budget was tight and wanted to help, but I could never get her to tell me anything she could really use. I finally came up with a [...]
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Like Dementia. A dreadful and dreaded condition that still has no cure, though there is more hope now than there used to be. Inextricably linked with Alzheimer’s Disease, yet that isn’t the only cause of it, just the most well known. There are several other conditions that can cause dementia, including Parkinson’s Disease, which a [...]
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Like I have a sad confession. When it comes to going to the dentist I am, well, not terrified, but definitely not a happy camper! It probably stems from too many cavities at my first dental appointment. Or perhaps I was traumatized by those years in braces. Probably the fact that my mouth is a [...]
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Hi, I'm Kaye Swain, "The Sandwich Generation Granny Nanny. If you'd like To find my email and learn more about me, just click here
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