Caregiving Gen X Style

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is both common and necessary for elderly individuals. In this episode, Jennifer and Steve interview physical therapist Dr. Julie Brauer about what she does and how we, as caregivers, can work work PT professionals to make their lives easier.  Plus, find out the weird place where Nana's missing sock was found!
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First Day of School

Remember your first day of school, when you didn't know anyone, didn't know how to get to the cafeteria, and couldn't even find the bathroom? That's what it's like for your loved one on their first day in a new environment. In this episode, Jennifer and Steve talk about what you can do for them on that first day to make it feel more comfortable.  Also ... there are a herd of squirrels in this episode!
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Dealing with Dementia

In this episode, Jennifer and Steve interview Dr. Mitch Clionsky, a neuropsychologist with 45 years experience evaluating individuals for dementia. He's also a former caregiver for a loved one with the disease.  They talk about dementia and how you, as the caregiver, can deal with it.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain
BrainDoc.com
The 36-Hour Day
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First Birthday Episode (with Bloopers and Outtakes)

Happy birthday to CGS! On November 1, 2022, we published our first episode.  With this episode coming out on October 31, 2023, we decided to celebrate! In this special episode, Jennifer and Steve look back on their favorite episodes of the first year, preview the next year, and gift the gift of bloopers and outtakes to everyone.  
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Caregiving Good Old Days

How can you tell you're in the "Good Old Days" before you've left them? In this episode, Jennifer and Steve discuss how you can determine if you've reached the caregiving good old days, meaning everything in your caregiving life is just working. They'll also discuss what you should do when you're in this golden time.
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Recording Memories

Your loved one's family memories go back much farther than yours, so it's a good idea to preserve them while you still can.  In this episode, Jennifer and Steve talk with a guest about the value of video autobiographies, how you can use them to preserve those memories, and even how you make one yourself.  
Free offer of interview questions: https://soalvideo.com/video-autobiography-question-set/
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Family Communications (Listener Mail)

In this latest CGS, Jennifer and Steve tackle a listener email question about family communications, and Gagi makes a surprise appearance!
Link mentioned in this episode: https://www.deadparentswhatnow.com/
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End of Life Planning

Conversations about your loved one's passing are typically something you like to avoid, but they are critical to ensure their wishes are met. In this episode, Jennifer and Steve welcome to the show guest Amy Stein-Milford from DOROT, a New York City-based nonprofit that has a goal of improving the lives of the elderly. Amy talks about how to get the conversation started and what items you need to have in place.
Learn more about DOROT here: https://www.dorotusa.org/
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Hospitals 101

Hospitals can be confusing, but it's a near certainty that caregivers will spend time there with their loved ones.  In this episode, Jennifer and Steve interview a very special guest who is a hospital employee and future RN (spoiler alert: she's also their daughter) about how hospitals work and how family members can work with the nursing staff.
More about the DAISY Award: https://www.daisyfoundation.org/about-daisy-award
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Self Care for Caregivers

In the 20th full episode (not counting the trailer) of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk about something critical for caregivers -- taking care of themselves while taking care of their loved one.
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