Tag: Sandwich Generation
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Aging in Place: How Can We Support Our Parents?
Get Pregnant Fast If you have an aging parent facing health challenges, and live far away, you might find yourself in a conversation that feels all too familiar: “How did your doctor’s appointment go?” “Fine, I guess,” they reply. “Did you get any answers? What did the doctor say?” “I’m not sure. More tests are…
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Finding Peaceful Nights for the Sandwich Generation
Get Pregnant Fast It’s the second night of my partner’s bi-weekly work trip. By now, the initial excitement of solo parenting has faded away. My patience for my children’s creative tactics to delay bedtime has dwindled, and my promise to maintain calmness has been all but forgotten by the time dinner is over. Fortunately, my…
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Navigating the Most Challenging Chapter of Life
Get Pregnant Fast Those of us in our mid-40s find ourselves caught between two generations—one that refuses to listen and another that can’t quite comprehend. We are the “sandwich generation,” facing the daunting reality of our parents aging and, ultimately, passing away. As unsettling as it is, this is an inevitable part of life that…