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Sixty-three and NOW I Join the Sandwich Generation?

November 9, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

sandwich generation caregiver

How in God’s name do you people do it? The typical sandwich generation definition is middle-aged adults often in their 40’s and 50’s who care for aging parents and their own children. Currently, about twelve percent of parents are part of this group according to data from the Pew Research Center. This new life has a huge impact on work, finances, relationships and a sandwich … [Read more...]

I Feel So Vulnerable Right Now In My Fears Over COVID-19

April 7, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

Latina girl with her head on her mom's lap, mother is stroking her hair

I know I’m not alone in these emotions. When I talk to family caregivers, a common thread is the range and depth of the emotions we are feeling during this crisis. As caregivers, we always live with the fear that an underlying medical issue will worsen or a heart attack or stroke will force our loved one into the hospital. But today’s world heightens our fears and increases … [Read more...]

Is A Healthcare Safety Plan In Place? For You and Your Loved One?

March 16, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

old woman with her hands on a cane

Safety for your elder goes beyond falling. When we talk about keeping our elders safe, we usually focus on home safety and ways to mitigate falls. Maybe it’s all the news coverage of the coronavirus and the known risk to our frail loved ones, but healthcare safety is on my mind right now. Protecting your loved one’s physical and emotional health should not be a reaction … [Read more...]

Caregiving Changes Relationships.

March 2, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

Flyer of a woman who is speaking for a podcast

A Podcast with All Things Seniors." Something a bit different this week. I had the opportunity to chat with Rafiq Punjani of "All Things Seniors" about how caregiving changes relationships. Apple Podcast Link: Episode 16 Spotify Link: Episode 16 Android Podcast Link: Episode 16 'All Things Seniors' focuses on issues that are important to seniors: … [Read more...]

Are You Balanced On The Knife Edge Of Caregiving? It Is Exhausting.

February 17, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

Man walking on the edge of a knife

Knife Edge: In a difficult or worrying situation of which the result is very uncertain. Cambridge Dictionary Six years into caregiving for my mother and we are fortunate to be in what I call “The In-Between Place.” By that I mean her health (and mine!) and her mobility issues are steady. We have a routine down that is working, and I am grateful. However, I am always watching … [Read more...]

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