Why husband's IQ plummets Jul 15, 2008
The world has lots of stress: Mortgage, stock market, family, job insecurity in a global market, aging parents, car payments, doctor bills, college funds, coaching little league, getting the yard done, helping with the house chores blah,blah, blah Just like Theresa needed a day at the SPA, Michael needs a day (my guess is as a sports writer a day at a game is work not relaxing) Sheesh, Theresa might need a weekend at Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach personally I want a day in Cancun. There was that... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Caring for parents Jul 14, 2008
DALLAS It is the one discussion that adult children must have with their aging parents. Many cringe and avoid it because the subject s so sensitive your parents finances, how they re organized, and what their last wishes are. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The In-style In-law Suite Jul 13, 2008
A number of households consist of adult children caring for aging parents ... "By thinking about the design and amenities aging parents will need, you'll have a universal space that will be safe and accessible not just for them, but for every member of the family." ... Some aging parents may find the toilet seat is too low to accommodate their limited mobility and puts unnecessary stress on the legs, knees and back. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
Sacrifices for freedom: Thompson Falls man recalls time as North Vietnam POW Jul 4, 2008
But he made the sacrifice to be close to his aging parents. The small forested subdivision in Thompson Falls popped up in a Google search of mountain homes and cedar homes. (Missoulian, MT)
Board offers job to interim administrator candidate Jul 2, 2008
About a year and a half ago, Woll s aging parents moved from Massachusetts and settled in Madison where his only sibling, a sister, lives. To help them make the transition, he decided to retire as St. Croix Central s superintendent. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Whose career first? Jul 1, 2008
"Until more men are willing to say, 'You know, honey, you shouldn't have to change your name or sacrifice your career, and I'll stay home with our kids and aging parents,' progress will remain glacial," he says. "But things are moving slowly in the right direction.". (CNN)
Ten Best Cars For Families Jul 1, 2008
"And this is the up-and-coming sandwiched generation that is caring for aging parents and young children.". Related Stories. (Forbes)
Letters to the Editor (July 2) Jul 1, 2008
During this month, Griswold Special Care will commemorate and celebrate the dedication, patience and caring of adults who are part of the Sandwich Generation those caring for their children as well as their own aging parents. Sandwich Generation Month is officially registered within the National Special Events Registry as an annual national observation, occurring each July 1 through July 31. (Newton Tab, MA)
Obama will fight for gay rights, wife says Jun 28, 2008
She heard from New Hampshire women juggling such work and family concerns as child care and caring for aging parents. She explained her husband's plans to expand sick time and paid family leave, help parents afford child care and make sure women get equal pay for equal work. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Michelle Obama in NH Jun 27, 2008
Michelle Obama heard from New Hampshire women struggling to balance work and family concerns, like expensive child care and caring for aging parents. She explained her husband's plans to expand sick time and paid family leave, help parents afford child care and make sure women get equal pay for equal work. (Cleveland.com)
Michelle Obama campaigns in New Hampshire Jun 27, 2008
A day before Barack Obama and Clinton were traveling together to tiny Unity, N.H., his wife campaigned with former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen to hear from New Hampshire women struggling to balance work and family concerns, from expensive child care to caring for aging parents. After explaining her husband's plans to expand sick time and paid family leave, help parents afford child care and make sure women get equal pay for equal work, Obama paid tribute to Clinton, saying the nation is closer to truly... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ask Maggie Rose: What to do with self-centered family members Jun 27, 2008
Honestly, it isn't uncommon that while caring for two aging parents, schedules could get askew from time-to-time, especially on a holiday weekend. I know you told your brother you would be there, but did you ask him if that time would be okay, or if there was anything you could do to help. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Sisters share sense of style Jun 23, 2008
They juggle running their business with caring for children and grandchildren, aging parents and sick relatives. While the demands are tough, they said there are many other people in similar situations. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Some are born to endless night Jun 21, 2008
With an outside perspective, they are less likely to coddle Peter; they worry more about the toll it is taking on their aging parents and the rest of their family. This past Christmas, Peter drank too much at Sheila's and she had to call the family for help. (Globe and Mail)
Silicon Valley summit focuses on aging Boomers Jun 18, 2008
Startups are popping up to serve these people as they retire, change careers, enroll in online dating sites, get sick or care for their own aging parents - all while trying to look good, feel good and hang on to nimble brains. At Santa Clara University on Tuesday, 10 such startups - several founded by Boomers - vied for $20,000 in prize money at the school's annual Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Terry Rindfleisch: Don’t feel like eating? Try spicing things up Jun 18, 2008
Children should eat and shop with their aging parents to see how and what they eat, she said. The visual signs of poor nutrition are weight loss, pale skin and a loss of desire to eat, Roth added. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Are You in the Best City for Your Job? Jun 17, 2008
Baby boomers don't want to leave aging parents or pull teenagers out of school, and relocating is especially complicated for dual-income households, said Jane S. Howze, managing director of , a national executive search firm based in Houston with offices in New York, San Diego, and San Francisco. Some employees who can move are finding that they can get a good deal on a house in markets that are crashing, especially in California or Nevada, she said. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Tornado-Proof Homes Going Up In Omaha Jun 13, 2008
Tess said she started building these ICF homes a few years ago after a desire to build a safer home for her aging parents without the need for a basement. Now, she's done five of them, including her own. (7 KETV Omaha)
Taking the Plunge in a Pool with No Water Jun 10, 2008
Gay couples, can also benefit their aging parents, nieces or nephews if the need arises for care. With marriage comes family leave time and tax breaks to support extended family. (Townhall.com)
A healthy discussion Jun 10, 2008
They have to find specialists or rehab facilities, get answers to billing questions and make decisions about the care of aging parents. The people employees have to contact are only available during the same working hours. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
N.Y. gay couples plan to dash to altar by way of Calif. Jun 9, 2008
Friedman says he and Zwerin "always considered ourselves married." They thought about moving to Massachusetts when its top court decided in 2004 that gays have a right to marry but decided to stay near their aging parents. They might have gone to Canada like thousands of other New York couples since gay marriage became legal there in 2003, "but it felt kind of strange to have to leave the country to secure our rights," says Zwerin, an information-technology manager. (USA Today -- News)
Want a dream vacation ... with your co-workers? Jun 7, 2008
But for employees with young children or aging parents, getting away, even for a few days, is just not doable. They'd rather take the cash. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Secure seniors' homes for their changing abilities Jun 6, 2008
"Adult children worry about their aging parents' ability to live on their own and it's a legitimate fear," said Debbie Seplow, owner of Home Instead Senior Care. Home Instead offers professional caregivers who provide nonmedical, in-home care and companionship to seniors in Yuma. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Fighting the female brain drain Jun 3, 2008
They are also more likely than men to be the primary caregiver for aging parents. Women in almost every profession feel the same push-pull forces, but researchers say that in sciences, engineering and technology, the problems are much more intense. (Globe and Mail)
Will June 3 See Low Voter Turnout? Jun 1, 2008
Get all the resources you'll need to understand and manage assisted living for your aging parents. Find out what a sputtering economy and an increasingly difficult to crack job market means to you. (KCRA 3, CA)
Kohring bound for California prison, not Oregon May 31, 2008
a 10-minute drive from where his estranged wife lives and easier for Kohring's aging parents to visit. "Life is not good for me right now," Kohring said at the Palmer courthouse. (Anchorage Daily News)
California prison to house Kohring May 30, 2008
That prison would have been a 10-minute drive from where his estranged wife lives and easier for Kohring s aging parents to visit, he said. Serving time in California will make it very difficult for loved ones to visit. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Coping with aging parents - get advice May 29, 2008
Globe and Mail Update. May 28, 2008 at 2:32 PM EDT. (Globe and Mail)
Students aim higher May 26, 2008
She's going to miss having her only child around to help care for her aging parents. In a few short months, she'll be a biology major at the University of Mississippi, with her eyes set on studying medicine. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Simulators, Training Help Lower Officer Deaths May 23, 2008
As opposed to the simulators, which is them making the proper decisions on their driving, this actually starts working on honing in their skills behind the wheel," Burnett said.One of the practice vehicles, the skid car, prepares officers for facing extreme winter weather. Its a typical patrol unit except for a Scandinavian-built hydraulic system. It gives us the ability to introduce skids -- both front wheel skids and rear wheel skids -- and get the officers used to correcting out of those,... (KERO 23, CA)
Two-Thirds Disgusted With Airlines, Survey Shows May 23, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. ATA Defends Industry. (7 KETV Omaha)
Bridging the Gap of Caregiving May 23, 2008
Frequently, grandparents are caring for grandchildren, and adult children are frequently caring for aging parents and teenagers ... She became involved in the program in 2002 after taking an early retirement and returning to the area to care for her aging parents. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Rose: Talk with siblings about aging parents May 23, 2008
Thu May 22, 2008, 02:36 PM EDT. My brother and I have not spoken to each other in several years. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Campaign aims to start adult child-parent talks (2) May 22, 2008
Published: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:01 PM MDT A new awareness campaign called the 40-70 Rule focuses on helping adult children initiate important conversations with their aging parents and an important first step is moving from a parent-child role to a peer role. A Guide to Conversation Starters for Boomers and Their Senior Loved Ones by Home Instead Senior Care includes seven tips to help boomers communicate with their aging parents and several conversation starters for sensitive subjects ...... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Exec convicted on 99 counts gets 31 years jail and fine May 13, 2008
Earlier, counsel Zainal Ithnin asked for a lenient sentence, saying his client was the eldest of four siblings and had to take care of his aging parents. DPP Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud asked for the accused to be appropriately sentenced to send a clear message to all parties dealing with people s trust that such crimes come with severe punishments. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Lawmaker Wants To Tax Porn Purchasers May 13, 2008
no no yes A Reminder From. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KCRA 3, CA)
Can the sisterhood save Hillary? May 13, 2008
"Women tend to be wife, mother and primary caretaker for aging parents, and they tend to hesitate before writing a $1,000 donation," Podesta said. Instead, women are more often likely to write a $50 or $100 check and do it several times, she said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Bridging the Gap of Caregiving May 13, 2008
Frequently, grandparents are caring for grandchildren, and adult children are frequently caring for aging parents and teenagers ... She became involved in the program in 2002 after taking an early retirement and returning to the area to care for her aging parents. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
What's important this election, Mom? May 11, 2008
She says women are prompted to vote to protect their families, Whatever affects their families, whether is their children or their spouses or their own aging parents, family issues are of central importance. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Elder-care benefit a boon to boomers May 8, 2008
One of those demands -- caring for aging parents -- is beginning to eclipse child-care concerns as a pull on workers' time and mental energy. Demographics dictate it. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Pioneering Technology Partners With Parsons ADL Inc. One of Canada's Leading Home Health Care Distributors May 6, 2008
This consumer segment otherwise known as "Family Caregivers" consists of 1 in 4 Canadian adults many of whom care for their aging parents ... Pioneering CEO Kevin Callahan said, "This product is extremely relevant to seniors and the home health care market represents a big opportunity. We are consistently contacted by private individuals who want to purchase the product for their aging parents. This partnership gives us access to some of the biggest health care distributors and retailers in the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
President Monson Urges "Joy in the Journey" May 6, 2008
He also made sure to include in his address single women, single mothers, grandmothers and those that have aging parents. "You love and forgive with good hearts and willing hands," Monson said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Zogby Poll: Obama Expands Lead in N.C.; Indiana a Toss-up May 6, 2008
This group is important because it tends to simultaneously bear many of the burdens facing American citizens, including economic, health care, and educational issues involved with raising children, planning for retirement, and dealing with problems posed by aging parents. In Indiana, the race is all tied up among women who plan to vote in the Democratic presidential primary at 44% each, while Obama holds a five-point lead over Clinton among men 47% to 42. (Newsmax)
* [ HARDCOVER: US ]Hunting a serial killer in the last days of Stalin May 4, 2008
He can renounce her, saving himself and his aging parents. Or he can stand by her. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* A novelist with a story attached May 4, 2008
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jennie E. Savage May 4, 2008
Jennie was always very helpful in looking after the health of her aging parents and the needs of others in her own big family. She was a loving wife and generous mother to her two sons Hal and Tom and a devoted grandmother to Tommie, Tamara, Jocelyn and Beth-Ann. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Florence Henderson talks to us about texting, TiVo, and TV May 3, 2008
And she recently became a spokesperson for the (CEA), to help baby boomers spread the word out to aging parents about the February 17, 2009 deadline, when TV stations in the USA go all digital. As a famous pitch person (Wesson Oil, Polident denture cleaner), Henderson thinks "they might listen to me." (She explains two reasons for pushing Polident: "It's a great product -- I always check it out before I put my name on anything. And secondly, if you knew how much money they were paying me you... (USA Today -- Tech)
My wife is making me choose: her or my parents May 2, 2008
Many cultures expect the oldest son to take care of aging parents and it can become a burden. Why not buy a house for you and your wife close to your mother's and visit her when she needs you. (Globe and Mail)
From Dewey Decimal to dot com: In her 36 years at the Musser Public Library, Sheila Chaudoin has seen a lot of changes in a career that really is one for the books. Now, she's getting ready to turn the page on the next stage May 2, 2008
Deb Grossklaus, head of circulation for 20 years, said there was a period of time when several members of the staff, including Chaudoin, were dealing with the challenge of caring for their aging parents. She was so compassionate and understanding, said Grossklaus. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Geophysicist an example for disabled in South Korea Apr 19, 2008
His father later changed his mind and pressed Lee to become an herbal doctor, a position of considerable status in South Korea and one that would allow him to one day look after his aging parents, or at least stay close to them. "But becoming an herbal doctor meant a locked-up life for him," said Lee Yu Jene, 45, Lee's younger sister. (International Herald Tribune)
Poll says students don't plan on voting Apr 18, 2008
"This is in spite of the fact that most older citizens have stressful jobs, parenting responsibilities, are more likely to have serious health problems, or are caring for their aging parents," Plutzer said. "Although 'everyone' seems to be talking about the election on campus, in reality there is far more interest off campus.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Pope To Address U.N. In New York Today Apr 18, 2008
Get all the resources you'll need to understand and manage assisted living for your aging parents. Been reading stories about the increase in home foreclosures. (KCRA 3, CA)
The Left's Gender Wage Lies Apr 18, 2008
We work less hours in the average work week, we are more likely to take time off to have kids or care for aging parents, and we choose lower paying fields requiring less formal education ... Year after year, government statistics repeatedly demonstrate that we sacrifice higher salaries in favor of more time with our kids and our aging parents. (Human Events Online)
More Americans dreaming of a good night's sleep Apr 17, 2008
Demanding jobs, long commutes, young children and aging parents are among the factors that keep people in their 30s and 40s awake at night. Americans who have full-time jobs are now spending five to 10 hours a week doing extra work from home, and they are going to bed later, usually around 11 p.m., according to the Sleep Foundation's latest poll. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Exploring options for elder care Apr 13, 2008
Experts say it is never too early to start looking at care options for aging parents. For Flanagan, the planning started last summer when her mother reported that she was faltering physically and mentally. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Best Cars For Retirees Apr 13, 2008
That challenge rests largely on the shoulders of a generation that is "sandwiched" between seeing to the needs of their aging parents and maturing children. Many are either buying vehicles to transport their parents or influencing the purchase of vehicles that their parents will drive. (Forbes)
Seff: Teens increasingly helping grandparents who have Alzheimer's Apr 13, 2008
7 million American caregivers sandwiched between their own children and their aging parents stay sane. Then, there are the adult children who get the triple whammy: caring for children and an aging relative with Alzheimer's or another dementia. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cross: Boomers to seniors: Can we talk? Apr 9, 2008
Seven tips to help boomer children communicate with their aging parents. Get started. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Bridging the Gap of Caregiving Apr 8, 2008
Frequently, grandparents are caring for grandchildren, and adult children are frequently caring for aging parents and teenagers ... She became involved in the program in 2002 after taking an early retirement and returning to the area to care for her aging parents. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
McCain Marks Best Fundraising Month Apr 8, 2008
David McNew/Getty Images. Republican Raises $15 Million. (KCRA 3, CA)
Peanut Butter Among Heston's Other Loves Apr 8, 2008
Get all the resources you'll need to understand and manage assisted living for your aging parents. Like online video. (Click2Houston, TX)
Money grows in trees Apr 7, 2008
OXFORD - An unexpected five-figure offer for a stand of woods may seem a godsend to a widow concerned about keeping her home, or for middle-aged siblings faced with financing their aging parents' care. Some such transactions prove to be the blessings they seem. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Woman offers more than health care Apr 3, 2008
Stone cared for her own aging parents, so she knows first-hand the stress that can befall families when faced with caring for an ailing loved one. She said that Heaven Sent Caregivers can help alleviate that stress by taking the burden off of family members. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
In caregivers' stories, parents are seen but children are heard Apr 2, 2008
Happy (right, with daughter Priscilla) is one of the aging parents featured in the documentary. (Mark ostow/wgbh) |Print|| Text size + By Joanna Weiss Globe Staff / April 2, 2008. (Boston Globe)
