I’m back at it! But…which hat do I wear today?

Diana — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:32:24 +0000

“After a lengthy break I’m going to start posting again.” Famous last words! I think we wear too many hats!

I cant decide- if I am an Alpha Daughter, a Prime Time Women, perhaps a Sandwich Generation Daughter, or now I can be a ” Grisly Mom” who will take on ANYONE who messes with my kids , grand kidsor Grandma! Too many options!

These hot summer days , I’m worried about my over 60+year old friends and my aging parents drinking enough water to keep them from getting dehydrated ! I know when they don’t get enough water they slow down cognitively. And they fall more!

The elderly are more prone to falls and breaks during hot weather and dehydration is a big factor. Just heard that there are 60,000 deaths a year related to falls.

Do you know older folks who won’t turn on the air conditioning or fire up a big fan because it cost too much?? Uncle Charlie was that way and it wasn’t because of money….. that just the way some 92 year olds are programed

Maybe I do more to refer those folks to the local utility company or organize a church group to lend a helping hand to the elderly. Distant care giving is hard – especially if you are a daughter or Grisly Mom, A Prime Time Women, an Alpha Mom , A Grand daughter or all of the above!

Diana Beam

Is Founder of Keeping in Touch Solutions.com

“We call for you when you can’t be there.”

Happy “Cyber Monday”!

Erika — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:57:07 +0000

The Thanksgiving festivities are over, and it’s officially the Christmas shopping season. Every year the crowds at the malls get more intimidating, and this year, with everyone looking for deals, it will be no different. So why not try some online shopping this year instead? And what better day to discuss this option than today, “Cyber Monday”, dubbed by retailers in recent years, as many people go back to work after the Thanksgiving holiday and do much of their Christmas shopping online from their desk.

Many retailers now even extend their Black Friday sales through today or offer special online savings for Cyber Monday shoppers so you can still save money – without leaving home.

Most retailers have online stores, so you can shop at those you are familiar with such as Target, Macy’s, Old Navy, WalMart, Sears, and more. But if you are looking for something a little different and unique, why not try something new?

www.etsy.com is a website that offers only handmade, unique items. Sellers from around the world setup an online “shop” to sell their creations. You can search through them all and get holiday gifts delivered right to your home. You’ll find something special for everyone on your list.

An example shop that offers custom holiday photo postcards and photo frames that make great gifts is: ELD shop. Or take a look through all of the shops from thousands of sellers at www.etsy.com

No matter where you do your online shopping, be sure that it’s a secure site and remember to take a good look at your credit card statement next month to ensure that the charges are correct. Now you can relax and join in the Cyber Monday festivities – and get your Christmas shopping done!

Seniors Making a Difference: A Veterans Day Salute To our Troops

Erika — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:49:01 +0000

Fox News spotlights an upcoming PBS Veterans Day Special- ” The Way We Get By” Showing how a dedicated ban of volunteers started in 2003 by greeting our troops when they return home. Going strong today – Our hats of to theses unsung hero’s making a difference and thanking our troops. Our Thanks to the Troops and to the Volunteers.
To learn more about this group visit: http://www.themainetroopgreeters.com/