Caregiving Gen X Style

The Driving Conversation

A very, very common caregiving conundrum is how to deal with having to tell your elderly loved one that it isn't safe for them to drive anymore.  Spurred by a listener question, Jennifer and Steve discuss how to handle the conversation about driving, and who you can bring in to help.  Also, hear about why Gagi's emergency pendant has been getting a workout, and why Nana had to order enough food to feed herself for 3-5 days.
Links mentioned in this episode:https://www.cms.gov/medicare-medicaid-coordination/fraud-prevention/medicaid-integrity-education/downloads/nemt-factsheet.pdf
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A Very Special CGS, Featuring Gagi

Remember back in the day when there used to be a "very special" episode of your favorite show?  That's what this is -- a very special episode!  Due to bad weather, Gagi and our daughter, Hannah, stayed with us for a time, and we talked them both into sitting down and recording a podcast episode.  
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Tales of a Home Health Aide

In this squirrel-filled CGS, Jennifer and Steve pass along fantastic advice from a veteran home health aide on how you can best help them to ensure your loved one is well cared for.  Plus, hear how Gagi and Nana handled the big Verizon outage last week (spoiler: it confused them) AND we have "How's your mom/dad/whatever" updates from listeners!
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Caregiving New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year! In this episode, Jennifer and Steve run through some suggestions for New Year's resolutions for caregivers.
Intro snippet of "Auld Lang Syne" is by Fresh Nelly, provided by the Free Music Archive.
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Avoiding Holiday Caregiver Depression

Sadness and even depression around the holidays is not uncommon, but it can be a problem faced by caregivers and care recipients in particular.  In this episode, Steve and Jennifer talk with therapist Emily West from Self Space in Seattle, Washington about what to do about it.
Links mentioned in this episode:Self Space Seattle
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Tips for Senior Living Tours

Taking a tour of a senior living community like assisted living, independent living, memory care, or even a nursing home is one of the more difficult things you can do as a caregiver, because the community only shows you what they think you want to see.  In this episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with a veteran senior living marketing professional.  She's the one who actually conducts these tours, and gives us insider tips to see through the smoke and mirrors.
Links mentioned in this episode:Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.
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Third Birthday Episode (with bloopers and outtakes)

In November 2022, a new podcast was born, dedicated to GenXers who find themselves taking care of their elderly parents or other loved ones.  In this episode, we celebrate our third birthday.  We talk about the past year, look forward to our fourth year, and give everyone (particularly Jennifer) the gift of bloopers and outtakes.
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The ABCs of Hospice Care

In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve discuss what hospice care is and is NOT.  Spoiler alert: It's not just sitting around waiting for your loved one to die.  Also, hear from a listener who has tips on how to handle hospice while you're in the middle of it.
Links mentioned in this episode:The Living Phase, a Substack article by Dana Barnes
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Creating a Caregiving Plan

Planning is not for everyone, and when you're neck deep in a caregiving emergency it's hard to think about the future.  BUT, having a caregiving plan can be invaluable as you move through your journey.  In this episode, Steve talks Richard Wexler from APlan2Age, a new non-profit that provides templates and tips on how to get that plan started.  Also, learn about Gagi's recent hospitalization, which was immediately after the most wonderful 30th anniversary trip ever.
Links mentioned in this episode:APlan2AgeNational Conversation on Aging and Care
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Men as Caregivers

The overwhelming majority of caregivers are women, but there are plenty of men out there who find themselves caring for elderly loved ones.  Men have advantages and, perhaps, disadvantages when it comes to caring.  In this all new episode of CGS, we talk about how men can use those strengths and overcome the weaknesses.  
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