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Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
Question: For those of you who are caring for children and elders, what is one service that you would use in order to make your life easier and more balanced?
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Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
Welcome to the group, Susan! I’ll have to check out your book and website! I started a side business in August, so I haven’t really kept up with this group like I wanted to. One of the my other business plans that I have been working on (on and off) is one that will focus on individuals in this sandwich generation. Currently, we are in the process…[Read more]
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Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
Kimberly,
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Your mother-in-law was very fortunate to have you and your husband to take care of her during her final months. Some of life’s most challenging times are the most rewarding ones in the end. Thank you for sharing your story. -
Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
Marisa, I think this would be a wonderful theme for the next Executive Moms event! The statistics show that over 14 million US workers are caring for an elderly parent/relative. Of those, over half are caring for elderly in another state (or even country). It’s a huge issue and will continue to grow as the percentage of elderly continue to…[Read more]
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Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
Check out my LinkedIn page to find more info about this new venture. It will offer a premier Adult Day Social/Health Services program, along with professional support and resources.
I’m also at http://www.facebook.com/DignifiedTransitions and
http://www.twitter.com/AgingTransition
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Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
LinkedIn page for Founder of Dignified Transitions:
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=21147536&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro -
Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
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Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
“An older person is a sage person. In our society we still have to fight for older people — they have to be protected,” Wiesel said.
Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel encourages partnerships between children and elders in nursing homes. Check it out here. -
Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
Feel free to check out my tweets at Aging Transitions and The Carpe Diem Club. Follow-us and join in on the conversation! We’d love to hear from you!
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Jennifer Parkhurst posted an update in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents 10 years, 11 months ago
Being sandwiched between caring for young kids and sick relatives is no picnic, but there are ways to lighted your load! Here’s a great read:
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Jennifer Parkhurst started the forum topic What is a Weighted Blanket? – By Eileen Parker, autistic, founder of Cozy Calm in the group Autism Spectrum Disorder: 11 years, 9 months ago
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Jennifer Parkhurst started the forum topic Carpe Diem! in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents: 11 years, 10 months ago
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Jennifer Parkhurst started the forum topic Some Statistics about the Sandwich Generation in the group Sandwich Generation – caring for children and parents: 14 years, 9 months ago