Caregiving Gen X Style

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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Stuff Happens

In this all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk about the things that could go wrong in your caregiving journey, and how to prepare for them.  Also, hear about Gagi (inadvertently?) using young-people slang, and about how the last month or so has been one of the hardest in Steve's journey.
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Caregiving in the Hospital

No matter how healthy your loved one is, there's a good chance that they'll land in the hospital at some point.  In this brand new Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk about how you we can be the best hospital caregivers we can be.  Also, learn why Jennifer suggested removing Gagi's feet, and why Steve was setting up playdates for Nana.
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Alzheimer's Caregiving

In this episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Christoph Sisson, host of the podcast "Living with Alzheimer's with Christoph and Ginger."  Christoph tells us about caregiving for his mother, Ginger, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease nearly five years ago.  Also, learn about Gagi's recent success and what happens when Steve suggests he's Nana's favorite son.
Links mentioned in this episode: Living with Alzheimer's: https://www.lwalz.com/Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/
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Secondary Caregiving

Based on a listener question, Jennifer and Steve provide tips for those unsung heroes, the secondary caregivers.  Plus, a medical procedure for Gagi that forced some together time for her and Jennifer, and an update on Nana's progress recovering from her recent hospitalization.
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People You'll Meet

In this episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve run down the standard people you'll come across in facilities like nursing homes, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.  With a nod to Dr. Seuss, these are the People You'll Meet.
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Listener Tips and Feedback

In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve reach into their mailbag and read great listener tips and feedback on the show.  Also, learn about Gagi's big day and Nana's scary hospitalization.
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