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Mothers Capture Precious Medals at the Beijing Olympics The full range of female athletes on the 2008 Olympic teams makes it clear that age and family responsibilities are not the barriers to participation in the Games they used to be Stories from Beijing highlight the courage and resolve of the mothers of the world - as they demonstrate their athletic prowess and win gold or silver medals 6 Lessons the Olympics Can Teach Boomers This summer, billions of fans are watching athletes from around the world compete in the Beijing Olympics With political controversy and global tensions currently running rampant, these diverse games reflect the delicate balance between reality and entertainment 6 Tips For Sandwiched Boomers Planning Summer Staycations With the high price of gasoline, are you thinking of canceling your vacation trip This summer more and more Sandwiched Boomers are reducing their carbon footprint by taking "staycations" with their families Nurturing Your Mom On Mother's Day With More Than Chocolates Sending flowers, candy and greeting cards are de rigueur for mom on Mother's Day but, as members of the Sandwich Generation, you recognize that what your aging mother really wants on her special day is to feel nurtured Ellie's mother, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, no longer recognized her Boomer Couples: Deepening Your Conversations About Serious Illness As Baby Boomers continue to age, the rise in incidence of serious illness affects nearly every family - especially if you're a member of the Sandwich Generation When you or your spouse develops cancer, heart disease, stroke or another chronic illness, it can change every aspect of your lives together From Baby Boomer To Mother-In-Law: How To Play Your New Role Now that your son has popped the question, the congratulations from your friends include some advice about the wedding: "smile, shut up and wear beige" But it doesn't have to be like this Sandwiched Boomers: How To Nourish The Sandwich That Is You The "Sandwich Generation" is a term that has now made it into the dictionary It fits an increasing number of Boomer women whose reality includes being squeezed between the demands of growing children and the needs of aging parents How Sandwiched Boomers Can Help Their Parents Create A Legacy Of Meaning As a Baby Boomer member of the Sandwich Generation, perhaps you have already had talks with your aging parents about their wills, beneficiaries, and advanced medical directives for hospital care But have you discussed an ethical will or the legacy of meaning they wish to leave behind The Sandwich Generation And Their Parents' Tarnished Golden Years Parents of Baby Boomers look toward their sixties, seventies and eighties as golden years, with the chance to enjoy the fruits of their labors But what happens when those days become tarnished gold Create Meaningful Bonds With Your Grandchildren Across The Miles Sandwiched Baby Boomers have jumped into the grandparent role in the same way that they engaged in other phases of their lives – with enthusiasm and active commitment They have redefined what it means to be grandparents How To Create Special Family Vacations For Sandwiched Boomers "Summertime and the living is easy" – so said George and Ira Gershwin There's just something about the warm sun, blue skies and late evenings that makes us want to ease up, have a change of scenery and leave our day-to-day work world behind New Year's Resolutions For Sandwiched Boomers Are you like the millions of Americans who, year after year, make New Year's resolutions that they don't keep Have you made a vow to lose 25 pounds, exercise four times a week or save monthly for your retirement

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