Mike Bellah's article "Surviving the Mid-Life Crisis" provides a description of the challenges of mid-life along with an opportunity to share comments with others in a mid-life crisis forum. (
http://www.bestyears.com/crisis.html
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The MIDMAC project of the McArthur Foundation is described and links to research on mid-life development are provided. (
http://www.macfound.org/research/hcd/bcc/midlife_development.htm
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This website presents issues and trends related to the well-being and healthy functioning of Canadian families with articles, publications, and web links. (
http://www.vifamily.ca
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Paul Costa is one of the leading researchers on adult personality development. At this website, Costa describes a number of his research studies. (
http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/branches/irp/pcosta.htm
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The website of the Caregiver Network has a variety of resources for caregivers and links to caregiver services across Canada. (
http://www.caregiver.on.ca
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From the University of Pittsburgh, this website focuses on many aspects of intergenerational relations, including books and articles, community programs, and more. (
http://www.gt.pitt.edu/
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This website of the U.S. Administration on Aging provides links to national organizations, state networks, academic programs, projects, and international links on the topic of intergenerational relationships and issues. (
http://www.aoa.gov/prof/notes/notes_intergenerational.asp
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Lots of tips are provided about ways that middle-aged adults can cope with being "sandwiched" between a younger and an older generation. (
http://members.aol.com/sandwchgen/
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This online guide for families who care for a frail family member provides information and advice on how to cope as a caregiver. Access the article from the home page of the website. (
http://www.caregiver.on.ca
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