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Have you ever heard of “the sandwich generation?” It sounds odd, but it perfectly describes many adults: caught in the middle of caring for their growing children while caring for their aging parents or relatives.
This edition of our newsletter addresses many of the issues this group faces: figuring out how to get parents’ expenses paid and medical issues addressed, handling the logistics of raising our kids, all the while making sure we have planned for the what-ifs in life.
All pre-flight safety instructions tell you that, in case of an emergency, “secure your own oxygen mask before securing those of others.” That means, be sure to take care of yourself first or you won’t be able to take care of anyone else. This includes things like making sure you have your critical documents in place in case of disability, death of a loved one, or the many mini-crises that may fall in between.
Life is so busy for caretakers that they usually don’t take time for themselves. But when something bad happens, we always wish we had made the time to do what’s most important. Take a look at our articles and seriously consider taking the time to take care of yourself.
Best Wishes,
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