Caregiving Gen X Style

Trust Your Instincts

As caregivers, we receive an informal training in a number of things, including healthcare, insurance, and social work.  When something doesn't seem right to you, trust your instincts.  Also in this episode, we hear again from Superfan Mark!
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Second Birthday Episode (with Bloopers and Outtakes)

CGS is two years old and we're celebrating! Listen as we review the events of the last year, discuss our favorite episodes, and give you (and Jennifer) a special birthday treat!
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Keeping Their Dignity

Much like control (which we did an episode all about), dignity can be in short supply for your elderly loved ones.  But, with that said, it's very important.  In this episode, Jennifer and Steve give tips to help your loved one keep their dignity while aging.
 
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Caregiver Loneliness

In an all new episode inspired by a post on Reddit, Jennifer and Steve talk about one of the many problems that can crop up when you're taking care of your elderly loved one -- loneliness.  Also, hear about Nana's technological breakthrough!
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Caregiving Gen Z Style

In this all new episode, we talk with a real life member of Generation Z, our daughter Hannah, about how the children of Gen X can help out with caregiving.
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Gagi's Bad Summer

In this all new CGS episode, we tell you what Gagi (and the rest of us) have been going through for a good chunk of the summer.  This episode is a bit of a departure from what we typically do, but it's a story we wanted to get out, and there are plenty of lessons to be learned.  Thanks for indulging us a little!
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Caregiving Styles

In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk about the different styles of caregiving, according to a scientific study.  Also, learn about their daughter's big news and Nana's conversation while she slept.
Mentioned in the episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3146804/
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ABCs of ALFs

In this all new Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve discuss the ins and outs of ALFs -- what they are, what they aren't, and how to select one.  Also, Steve gives a strong warning to avoid a particular business.  
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Summer Bonus and Outtakes

In this "bonus" episode (which was planned at the last minute) Jennifer and Steve wrap up loose ends with information about Nana's big move to her new assisted living, and also preview the episodes coming up this summer.  PLUS, by demand (Jennifer's demand) we present to you outtakes and bloopers!
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Dementia and Forgetting

In this episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve tackle another question from a listener, and welcome back to the show neuropsychologist Dr. Mitch Clionsky to provide answers.  Discussed in the episode are why some loved ones with dementia sometimes suddenly forget how to perform tasks they've known how to do for a while, and also why Dr. Clionsky thinks that drawing a clock is a good diagnosis tool for dementia.
Links mentioned in this episode:https://braindoc.com/The 36-Hour Day
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