The soaring rhetoric from presidential candidates has been about the concept of change – and the electorate is energized by the buzzword. But is the idea of change really so new? In 1944, the Republican governor of New York, Thomas E. Dewey, ran for President against three-term incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt on the slogan “It\’s time for a change.” Although not using the specific word, John F. Kennedy, in 1960, promised change with “Let\’s get America moving again.” In the 1980\’s, Ronald Reagan emphasized the importance and challenge of individual... Read More

As the average age of men and women in the Armed Forces rises, many are a part of the Sandwich Generation, concerned about caring for family members at home as they continue their service to the country. Their burden becomes especially apparent on Veterans Day, a time for all of us to pay tribute to American veterans of all wars. Yet, even on Veterans Day, controversy surrounds the most meaningful ways to honor those who have served in the past and support our troops who are still in harm\’s way. Society\’s view of veterans has reflected how Americans feel about the wars their country... Read More

As the offspring of Baby Boomers marry and start their own families, the responsibilities of the Sandwich Generation grow. You\’re already in the middle of your family in flux – between growing children and aging parents. Now the sandwich adds another layer, the grandchildren. It\’s sometimes harder to eat, but definitely quite appetizing. It\’s often said that you don\’t experience perfect love until the birth of your first grandchild. Baby Boomers describe this event as an opportunity to slow down and savor one of life\’s most precious gifts. Iris put it best:... Read More

As your kidults begin to pack up for college, does the thought of creating a more grown-up nest sound good? Can you visualize more simplicity and less chaos? Think about what it would be like to clean out the drawers, give away the memorabilia your kids don\’t want, get rid of all the stuff they\’re outgrown and make your home yours again. If you decide to make a change, it will be an ongoing process filled with both positive and negative emotions. This transition signifies the end of an important chapter in your life – the house full of family and activity, of growing children... Read More

Are you one of the many baby boomer women who is in transition and are: • looking for a new purpose for your life • downsizing to smaller, more manageable digs so you can have more time for yourself • unexpectedly single • reviving a dormant career Or, like me, are you experiencing one of the above AND ALSO find parental caregiving is a new fact of your life? If you are, then you are in the growing season called transition. And, you aren\’t alone. More and more, I find myself talking to women who are juggling jobs, careers, parenting and grandparenting with the unexpected but growing... Read More