Caregiving Gen X Style

Affording Assisted Living

Jennifer and Steve return from winter break with a wide-ranging discussion with medical social worker Robin Hollar.  She gives a number of great tips on how to make assisted living facilities more affordable.
Links mentioned in this episode:Medicaid state waivers list: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/index.html
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Sibling Rivalries

Caregiving can cause a lot of disputes between siblings if they're not on the same page about how their parents should be taken care of.  In this CGS, we have a guest who has dealt with some of these disputes, and the three of us talk about how to avoid them.
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Legal Issues

In the 50th episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve (despite not being lawyers) talk about the legal documents that will help you and your elderly loved ones during your caregiving journey. Don't miss all of the "squirrel" tangents, including one about the cat cookie jar that Jennifer refers to as a "nightmare."
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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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