Navigating the Caregiving Challenges of the Sandwich Generation: Insights from Melanie Stevens & Elizabeth Miller
Melanie Stevens & Elizabeth Miller Melanie Stevens & Elizabeth Miller

Navigating the Caregiving Challenges of the Sandwich Generation: Insights from Melanie Stevens & Elizabeth Miller

The Sandwich Generation faces unique challenges, balancing the care of aging parents while supporting their children. This dual role can often lead to burnout and tremendous stress.

With the right strategies, mindset, and support, you can effectively handle sandwich generation family responsibilities while cultivating your health & well-being and experiencing the rewards of caregiving.

This article offers practical tips and strategies for sandwich generation caregiving, stress management, self-care, accessing vital resources, and advice for long-distance caregivers.

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Rightsizing for Aging In Place — Insights on Creating A Living Environment that's Accessible, Safe, & Comfortable for Aging In Place
Melanie Stevens Melanie Stevens

Rightsizing for Aging In Place — Insights on Creating A Living Environment that's Accessible, Safe, & Comfortable for Aging In Place

Aging in place, the concept of remaining in our own homes as we grow older, versus downsizing, offers many benefits, including familiarity with your home and neighborhood, health & well-being, consistency, cost management, independence, and a sense of belonging.

To ensure an accessible, safe, comfortable, and suitable living space for aging in place, it's essential to consider rightsizing your home. Let’s explore insights and practical tips for rightsizing, including decluttering, making home modifications for accessibility and safety, and creating a functional and safe space.

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Navigating Senior Living Options: Guidelines for Finding the Right Senior Living Community
Melanie Stevens & Kelly Graffius, Certified Senior Advisor Melanie Stevens & Kelly Graffius, Certified Senior Advisor

Navigating Senior Living Options: Guidelines for Finding the Right Senior Living Community

Choosing the right senior living community is an exciting and important decision to make. From location to safety & security and from healthcare options to ‌lifestyle and dining opportunities, each senior living facet will contribute to your sense of health, happiness, and well-being in the years to come.

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Seven Benefits of Hiring A Move Management Company
Melanie Stevens Melanie Stevens

Seven Benefits of Hiring A Move Management Company

Moving is never easy, especially when you’ve spent decades nurturing the home where your children grew up, and every nook holds cherished memories and treasures collected over the years — ‌senior downsizing becomes a profound life transition.

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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Downsizing
Melanie Stevens Melanie Stevens

Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Downsizing

Do you remember the days when your children were young, and your home was filled with laughter and children playing all about? Back then, you may have dreamt of a beach home near one of your favorite golf courses, a place of joy and tranquility for just the two of you. As the time comes closer to turning that dream into reality, it can be emotionally challenging to think about leaving your family home behind.

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