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What Oprah's Support of Obama has to do with Sandwiched BoomersBy Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Oprahbama, the big O's, Oprah and the Obamas – sounds like a rock band on aroad trip. As Oprah hit the campaign trail recently, her candidate played thecelebrity card and the female fan base responded. When you need it, the valueof support simply cannot be overestimated.Oprah is a driving force, with her message of empowering women and her success at moving product. So, for now, the contest for the democraticnomination is more up in the air. Hillary pulled out all the stops, spending her time drumming up support with her mom and daughter close by her side. Areyou in the same boat, as Sandwiched Boomers in the midst of dealing with agingparents and growing children? Do you need some help in finding support for yourself? Learn how to go about it from the following ideas:
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Educate yourself about what to expect and the various organizations or resources available to you. Talk to friends and family whose opinions yourespect. Collaboration is essential during such a critical period of time.Reach out and create a network – you don’t have to do it alone.
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Be frank with your family. Engage your siblings in the problems and thesolutions. Put emotional and logistical support systems in place as youask for practical help and delegate responsibilities. Have them set asidepersonal agendas and work together toward collective goals.
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Find a class or workshop that addresses your specific concerns. Localuniversity extension programs or mental health centers provide trainingseminars about a variety of concerns and problems that are common toSandwiched Boomers.
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Join an ongoing group or attend a weekend retreat to share concerns,problem-solve and gain new perspective. A therapist or a coach can be asounding board, validate your perceptions, support your ideas and helpyou follow through with your plans.
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As knowledge is power, try to better understand the difficult transitionsyour family in flux is going through. Gather information about how tomanage change from the Internet’s search engines or the self-help sectionof bookstores. Talk to others who have gone through similar experiencesin order to get realistic feedback and some concrete advice.
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Dig deep and find your own inner voice – listen to what it has to say aboutcaring for your family relationships and nurturing yourself personally. Set
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