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October 30th, 2006

Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s back to work he goes

So, my dad is going back to work today.
Seventy-four years old, less than 3 weeks out from a lumbar laminectomy and returning to work teaching high school. I’d say that’s pretty good.
The dog? Dunno. No worse, I suppose, but, when you’re 119 years old, it’s hard to tell.
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October 29th, 2006

Deep thoughts

This morning, for no particular reason, I was wishing I could have just a 5 minute break from worrying about all things aging, when our 17 year old dog started looking not so good.
Ugh, not sure what’s going on with her, but, we’ll see.
Then, I realized that when the time comes that I don’t have […]

By Elizabeth -- 2 comments

October 27th, 2006

Guys can be members, too, ya know.

While the sentiment is good, I don’t think the Home Helpers company is helping itself with this press release:
Cranford, NJ, October 27, 2006 –(PR.COM)– Home Helpers offers services to make life easier. Imagine the peace of mind a “sandwich generation” woman would have if she knew her elderly parents had a caring and reliable companion […]

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October 25th, 2006

A different kind of sandwich

Sometimes I get stuck about what to write here. I enjoy doing it, and, I have lots to say, but, I am very aware that the topic of being in the Sandwich Generation can easily turn (and probably has more than once, here) turned into Introspective Angst-a-Palooza.
I can’t stand that kind of stuff.
Being in my […]

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October 25th, 2006

Retirement Calculator

One would think that as much as I write and live the aging parents thing, that I would know more about retirement issues than I do.
Sure, I know that it’s important to plan and we are able to throw a little money at the issue, but, I don’t really think about it in concrete terms, […]

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October 24th, 2006

Celebrity member of the Sandwich Generation

So. I was perusing Perez Hilton, um, not that I do that often or get my news from there or anything…
What? OK, OK, you got me. I know everything that’s going on over there at any given time, I confess.
Anyway, back to my story.
I cruised by there just now and I was greeted with the […]

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October 22nd, 2006

Update on my dad

My dad had his surgery on the 11th, and, he is finally on the mend.
I have to say, it has been rough. The surgery itself was completed without a problem. He was out of the hospital the next afternoon, and, even though I’m a nurse, I somehow didn’t think this thing all the way through […]

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October 17th, 2006

AARP Home Safety Tips

Either I’m getting older than I think or I just write about aging a lot, but, the AARP has found me here.
[/professional demeanor]
Oh. My. Dog. I just thought deeply about that for a minute and realized I am but 8 years away from a membership card.
[RESUME professional demeanor]
Anyway, I got a press release from them […]

By Elizabeth -- 2 comments

October 16th, 2006

Business Week Special Report on Aging Parents

Business Week has a special report this week: Investing Survival Guide: Preparing for Aging Parents.
Some of the topics you’ll find:

Making Your Parents’ Golden Years Shine
Strategies for the “Sandwich Generation
Eldercare: Making the Best Choice
Tip Sheet: Making Eldercare Less Stressful
Planning for Long-Term Care
Getting Your Parents’ Finances in Order
“License To Steal” From Seniors
Tip Sheet: Protecting the Elderly from […]

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October 12th, 2006

Family and Relationships Blog Carnival

Today is the Family and Relationships Blog Carnival. Go on over to Thifty Mommy and check out the Top 10 lists Round-Up!
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