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Archive for June, 2010

As you may or may not know, I am a self-professed “Mom in the Middle“.

This has lead me into a lot of interesting Summer party conversations as of late, and I thought it might be timely to share some of what’s been discussed, with you.

When you get over 40, it seems like chatting goes to a much deeper level than when you’re in your 20s, bragging about your newest insights or latest intellectual discoveries. Spirituality, health, outrageous teenager behavior, and aging parents replace topics of romantic conquests, extreme party hopping, and the latest band you saw, for sure.

And so, over a delicious plate of roasted corn and watermelon, the topic of elder care sprang up between a few of us ladies who were lunching recently.

Though I’ll spare you all the details, I will say this: There’s a whole lot of guilt surrounding the topic of what the “right thing” is to do for your aging parent(s). Read the rest of this entry »

One seminar I like to provide to the businesses in Family Staffing Solutions’ service areas is on elder care solutions.

Though someone might wonder about the benefit of hosting such an event, I would bring up to him/her the statistic that, within the next few years, approximately 40% of the work force over the age of 30 will be caring for older adults in some capacity.

Faced with that reality, all employers should want to know about the advantage of offering information to their employees about a local solution for those dealing with older family members, don’t you agree?

According to one study, businesses in our country have lost between $11.4 billion and $29 billion or more in employee retention, absenteeism and productivity due to elder care giving. Read the rest of this entry »

During a phone conversation I had with my father the other day, he mentioned that he didn’t feel his age. He’s going to be 77 next month, which by today’s standards really isn’t that old, but he said that when he catches a glimpse of himself in the barbershop mirror, he’s surprised by “that old guy” in the chair.

I must say, I can relate, and think a lot of people in their 40s+ can.

There are moments in life that turn me into a giggling teenager again — like a compliment from someone I am attracted to. A “girls night out” reminds me of dancing ’til dawn in my 20s — though I usually have to take a nap the next day. Watching Disney princess movies with my daughter brings back moments of magic as we sing all the songs to each other.

Though some people may look upon these reflections with some melancholy of years gone by, I’m actually glad to be the age I am. I’ve experienced a lot of amazing moments in my life and I would not wish to go back.

What’s super cool is that I’m not the only one. As part of the Becci Bookner social media team, I’ve been able to discover some amazing people who are celebrating the vitality and excitement of aging and I’m pleased to introduce them to you: Read the rest of this entry »