Sneak a Peek

Not all Sandwich Mamas take care of their parents under their own roof. If you are living far away from your elderly parents, you are still a full-fledged member of the Sandwich Generation and probably have additional challenges because you are not witnessing your parent’s daily activities. Over the next few weeks, I will highlight long . . . → Read More: Sneak a Peek

19 Holiday Assessment Questions

Although I am clearly not one of them, there are some folks who love spontaneity. This is an awesome concept when your spouse comes home and suggests an impulsive dinner date. Spontaneity during Christmas or any holiday for that matter is a recipe for disaster. There is nothing worse than wandering around a crowded mall trying . . . → Read More: 19 Holiday Assessment Questions

Can I Take a Message?

In this technical age, there is really no excuse to miss a phone message. When I first began coordinating care for my mother, I would routinely provide my cell phone number, my mother’s phone number and her cell phone number to her health care providers. It never seemed to fail that no matter how much I . . . → Read More: Can I Take a Message?