Caregiving Gen X Style: Recent Episodes
Jennifer and Steve Mullen
A podcast by GenXers for GenXers who are taking care of their aging parents. We’re not experts, but we’re part of the sandwich generation, too!
Conversation with your elderly loved one can sometimes be a bit of a challenge, and that can lead to a lot of sitting around in silence during your visits. In this episode, Jennifer and Steve give some tips on how to fill the time. Also, hear why Steve is proud of Nana, and why Gagi is calling Jennifer's co-workers on the phone.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
As GenXers we have a front row seat to the mistakes of our elders, and some of those mistakes end up directly impacting us as we become caregivers. In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk about some of those errors, and how we can avoid them. Also, learn about yet ANOTHER piece of bread in our caregiving sandwich.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
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Jennifer and Steve open up the mailbag! In it they found several listener questions plus advice for a previous listener email. Plus hear about the latest kerfuffle (we love that word) from Nana's assisted living over meal times.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Medicare.gov
National Institute on Aging article on grief and loss
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
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In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve answer an email from a listener who's mother has taken over caregiving for her father, but probably shouldn't. And, they also discuss how to switch power of attorney when the wrong person in the family was assigned, and is making a mess of things in one way or another. Plus, learn about Steve and his "short pants".
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
Finding a home health agency or senior living community for your elderly loved one can be one of the hardest things to do. If you don't already have a recommendation from someone, you may feel like you're just throwing a dart at a list and hoping for the best. In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Ben Harder from US News and World Report, a national media outlet that is now providing very helpful ratings for home health and senior living. He gives a rundown on how they do it and how you can use them.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this VERY special CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Rachel Waters, a caregiver who rushed to her mother's side to be with her during her last days ... and was later charged with her mother's murder. Note that this episode is significantly longer than our typical shows, but it's worth it to hear Rachel's story and what she's doing to try to ensure it's not repeated.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Marsha's Law
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
Burnout is one of the most common side effects of caring for an elderly loved one. In fact, it's nearly universal. In this episode, we talk with veteran senior care professional and author Annalee Kruger, all about how to identify and avoid it.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Invisible Patient (book)
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
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Nana and Gagi combined have been in some type of rehab facility nine times for a grand total of four or five months. Because of this, we, their caregivers, consider ourselves something resembling experts in the field. In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve (in between rambling a bit) talk about everything you need to know related to in-patient rehab for your elderly loved one.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this all new CGS, Steve and Jennifer give their takes on a Substack article with advice on what to do in the first 90 days after your loved one receives a dementia diagnosis.
NOTE: We had a little weirdness with our recording setup this time around. Steve is working to try to figure out what's going on, but as a result our sound quality is slightly below what we're used to.
Links mentioned in this article:
https://vancefrost.substack.com/
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
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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
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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:
APlan2Age
National Conversation on Aging and Care
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Lee (our Jennifer's name twin!) a financial advisor from Modern Wealth in Sarasota, Florida about the difficult conversation that ensues when you decide it's time to take over your loved one's finances. Also, hear about how Nana's artistic "talents" came in handy with the salon in her assisted living facility.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://modern-wealth.com/
https://squeezethejuicebook.com/
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
Jennifer Lee asked us to include this in our show notes:
Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Modern-Wealth, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated.
In this all new episode, Jennifer and Steve review a brand new survey about caregiving in 2025. The study has a ton of revealing stats about who we are as caregivers, how the "caregiver class" is growing rapidly, and how we manage to get through this life that was somewhat chosen for us. Also, hear how Nana suddenly got all sentimental, and then backslid immediately.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this latest all-new Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk with Jon Levinson, co-founder of Clara Home Care. He'll tell us about his unique business and also provide tips on how to hire in-home care to help you with your elderly loved one. Also, we'll have some tips on battery backup devices for power outages, and learn why Steve volunteered to go live on a desert island.
Links mentioned in this episode:
clarahomecare.com
checkr.com
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk about all of the preventative steps you should be taking to try to ensure there are fewer problems down the road. Also, they discuss a reader email from Xena, Warrior Princess (this will make more sense when you listen).
PS: We blanked a little on the name of the "incident" episode that described why Nana was on the floor for an entire weekend. If you haven't heard it, check out "Caregiving Cautionary Tale".
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Jeannine Bryant, a senior moving specialist. Jeannine gives great tips on how to reduce the amount of unneeded stuff in your loved one's home long before they need to move to somewhere like assisted living or a nursing home.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Easy Rightsizing
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In our second consecutive "travel" episode, Jennifer and Steve talk with a CGS listener who recently took an amazing and EPIC trip with her elderly mother-in-law. She has a ton of tips for anyone brave enough to try something like she did. Also, learn how Nana managed to create a little bit of "normalcy" in her life.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In the first ever episode of CGS that was not recorded at our dining room table, join us at the dinette table in our little camper for an episode chocked full of tips on how you, the caregiver, can get away for the weekend.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
We've talked a lot about finding help in your caregiving journey. In this episode, Jennifer and Steve talk with Nicole Smith, a Certified Senior Advisor who is also an author of the book "Diagnosis Dementia" and is the caregiver for both of her parents AND a step-parent. She'll point us in the right direction to find help for some of the most common caregiving problems.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Nicole's website: https://njsmithbooks.com/
Find a CSA: https://portal.csa.us/locator/?
Daughterhood.org: https://daughterhood.org/
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve discuss the findings of a survey that talks about our lives as caregivers, specifically as it relates to insurance and money. Also, hear about some VERY exciting news for this podcast.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
To celebrate April Fools Day, we decided to talk about what you should NOT do as a caregiver. This led to a lot of sentences that featured double negatives, plus a herd of squirrels. George was very happy. Also are gifting you a full 3.5 minutes of bloopers, one of which includes a horrifying noise. No cats were harmed in the making of this episode. We promise.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
Scams are an unfortunate fact of life, and many of them are targeting your elderly loved ones. Even more unfortunate is that sometimes they work. In this episode, we go through the most common kinds of scams, and discuss how you can help your loved one avoid them. Also, we have a "How's your Dad?" to read from a listener, and we unveil the name of our little squirrel mascot!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this episode, Jennifer and Steve have a fantastic conversation with Michelle Cain, a former caregiver of a mother with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) who authored the book, "Did Mom Drop Acid?" Also, learn about CGS' brand new mascot!
Where to buy Michelle's book: https://a.co/d/ea57nwI
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
We've categorized the types of caregivers and even discussed the "styles" of caregivers, but in this episode, Jennifer and Steve try to categorize the elderly loved ones we care for. Also, we have two listener voicemails!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In your caregiving journey, it's a safe bet that at some point you'll have to deal with the management at some type of senior living facility, be it assisted living, a nursing home, skilled nursing, or even independent living. In this episode, we talk with experienced senior living executive Denise Chadwick Wright about the best way to ensure it's a smooth experience. Also, learn about the addition to Nana's apartment that could end up being the subject of many future "How's your mom?" segments!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
After a weather-related crisis in their area (which someone in our household managed to avoid) Jennifer and Steve decided to do an entire episode talking about how to avoid bad weather getting in the way of caring for your elderly loved one.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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."
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To receive our special listener discount from Hannah's Bracelets, use this link: https://hannahsbraceletcraft.etsy.com/?coupon=CGS20
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
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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/
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
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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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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!
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
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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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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/
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
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.
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle
In this episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Staci B, a woman who has been a caregiver for more than a decade and has come up with a list of things she'd known before taking the job.
Links mentioned in this episode:
stacib.com
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle/
In this all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk with podcaster and personal finance adviser Dalene Higgins about how to avoid going broke while taking care of your elderly parent. Also, learn about Gagi's freight train snoring and how Nana "almost" remembered where her blanket came from.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Wealthy After 40 Podcast
Elevate Finances
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In this latest Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve discuss emergencies -- specifically what constitutes an emergency, what doesn't, and when you should get involved. Plus, we have a listener email and you'll hear about some great news for Nana!
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Should we help keep our "caregivees" up to date on current events, even if they don't show a lot of interest in doing so? Jennifer and Steve (both former journalists) debate the pros and cons, and give advice for how to help your elderly loved one "stay in the know." ALSO, we address a listener text from "Brad."
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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CGS is back with the first of our once-per-month summer episodes! In this show, Jennifer and Steve talk about a lesson given to Gen X by Mr. Miyagi from the movie The Karate Kid -- that it's important to achieve balance. In this case, we're talking about balancing your caregiving life with the rest of your life.
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Due to an illness we don't have a full episode this week, but we took the time to preview what we're doing this summer plus we gave our listeners the gift of bloopers and outtakes!
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Guilt is a sign that you care, because if you didn't give a hoot then you wouldn't bother feeling guilty. Caregiver guilt is no exception to this, and it's something all of us who care for our parents deal with at some point or another. In this new episode, Jennifer and Steve go on a guilt trip.
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In this episode, Jennifer and Steve tackle three shorter topics: problems with secondary caregivers, caregiving versus caretaking, and toxic positivity.
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Caregiving is hard. No one who has ever taken care of another human being will disagree with that statement. In this new episode, Jennifer and Steve talk about the people who can be your caregiving helpers.
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The elderly parents we GenXers care for are all so very different, but one of the nearly universal things they deal with is loss of control. In this episode, Jennifer and Steve tackle the problem and provide some advice on how to mitigate it.
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When tech devices and older folks collide, frustration can begin. We wanted to call this episode, "Technology is a double-edged sword, and sometimes you want to jab it into your head" but that seemed too long. Listen as Jennifer and Steve discuss some of the frustrations that technology has bought to their caregiving lives, and what they've done about it.
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In this episode, Jennifer and Steve tackle the difficult subject of what to do when you feel like your elderly parent has been wronged. They give examples of a situation when they lost the battle, when they won the battle, and when advocacy just made things awkward.
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In this second part of our two-part series on cleaning out your elderly loved one's home to move them elsewhere, we talk with our guest, Meredith McNamee from Legacy Estate Sales. We laugh, we cry (well, Jennifer does) and we learn more about what it takes to completely empty a home.
Legacy Estate Sales: https://www.estatesales.net/companies/VA/Richmond/23235/127430
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Alternately called "The Day of the 47 Pairs of Pants," this is the first of a two-part episode on the nightmare that is cleaning out your loved one's home in order to move them to a facility or to your home. In this first part, we talk about how to sort through all of their stuff in order to determine what will come with your loved one, and how to find a way to make it fit in her new smaller surroundings. Also, Jennifer's Tea Pot PTSD gets triggered again.
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The words "hospital food" don't exactly bring to mind the idea of a culinary masterpiece, and for good reason. In this episode, Jennifer and Steve discuss the questionable food your loved one may be served in all of the different facilities where they might stay, and what you can do about it.
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In this episode, Steve and Jennifer tell the story of an "incident" with Steve's mom that taught them more lessons than they could have imagined, including why you shouldn't trust Life Alert.
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Steve and Jennifer discuss how lessons learned in child rearing come in very handy when caring for elderly parents, including realizing people will be mean, things are scary, and assisted living facilities are basically high school for old people.
Links mentioned in this episode:https://www.amazon.com/Really-Need-Know-Learned-Kindergarten/dp/034546639X/Note: Steve referenced this as an Erma Bombeck book, which was partially incorrect. Bombeck did write a book with a similar name that was a semi-parody of the Fulghum book linked above.
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In an episode inspired by a listener email, we talk with medical social worker Robin Hollar about how to take care of your loved one from a distance.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Eldercare Locator https://eldercare.acl.gov/
Aging Life Care Association https://www.aginglifecare.org/
National Family Caregivers Association (now Caregivers Action Network) https://www.caregiveraction.org/
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We usually publish new episodes every other Tuesday, but this one is a special bonus episode! In it, we talk about how to help make the holidays better for your elderly loved one, AND we have a holiday gift for all of our listeners. Jennifer is really excited about it too! Our regularly scheduled next episode will publish next Tuesday.
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There are a LOT of different places your loved one could reside during your caregiving journey. Jennifer and Steve talk about a variety of them, and give advice on each. Also, Steve tells the story of when there was "almost" an old lady slap fight in his mother's assisted living. Join us every other Tuesday for new episodes!
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In this third episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk about how selecting a facility for your loved one is very similar to picking out a college. They also start a new segment called, "How's your mom?" Join us every other Tuesday for new episodes!
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In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Steve Mullen discuss the many different types of caregivers. We hope you'll continue joining us twice each month for new episodes!
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This week's article:
There are as many types of caregivers as there are stars in the sky, but we thought it would be useful to give an overview of the types we’ve come across. You may recognize these as your family members or friends, or even yourself.
THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER This is a total guess, but chances are if you’re reading this, you are a primary caregiver. This is the person who typically is the first line of care. They’re the person who gets the call in the middle of the night. They’re the person who makes casseroles every week to share. They’re the person who drives their loved one to doctor’s appointments and picks up medication. They’re also the person who burns out first.
The primary caregiver in a family may be decided due to proximity to the loved one, natural caregiving abilities, or because no one else steps up.
Being the primary caregiver can frequently lead to resentment of other family members (which we’ll cover in a later chapter) but in the end the primary caregiver knows that they are the first line of defense, and sometimes the only line.
In some extremely rare families, there is actually more than one primary caregiver. These two or more people share all of the work evenly and for the most part agree on how things should be done. If you’re in this situation, stick a horn on your head because you, my friend, are a unicorn.
THE SECONDARY CAREGIVER If there’s a primary, there must be a secondary, right? Not always. In some lucky families, there are two people who are willing to share the heavy lifting of giving care, and this is a blessing. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work.
In some very rare instances, this “secondary” caregiver is actually a true partner to the primary, doing just as much of the heavy lifting but still taking a backseat when it comes to the difficult decisions or things like schedule-making. In most cases the secondary caregiver helps, but not near as much as the primary. For instance, they may come over once a week rather than three or four times a week.
Another issue that can come up with this situation is if the secondary caregiver is jumping in out of a sense of duty, but really isn’t particularly good at the job. In this case, it’s best to give the individual a defined set of duties that they’re good at, like dealing with insurance companies or managing grocery pickups.
THE BACKUP CAREGIVER This is the person in the family who is around when needed, but rarely volunteers. They’re essentially like a backup to the starting quarterback. If everything is going smoothly, they don’t feel like they need to do anything at all. If the shit hits the fan, they will do as they’re told, but in some cases no more.
THE UNCOMFORTABLE CAREGIVER The discomfort here isn’t necessarily due to a lack of desire to help. It has more to do with the individual’s confidence or natural caregiving ability. The discomfort may present itself in some of the less desirable cleanup duties that are sometimes needed, or in things like transfer assistance. Whatever the specifics, the uncomfortable caregiver is there, but sometimes not all that useful. And, the loved one may pick up on the discomfort and not be comfortable themselves.
The good news is that because the uncomfortable caregiver wants to help, they can sometimes help out in other ways. If the “hands on” duties are an issue, they can be quite useful organizing doctor appointments or making grocery runs.
THE EMOTIONAL CAREGIVER This individual takes themselves out of the running for being useful mainly because they can’t control their emotions. There are going to be times when you cry. It’s completely natural and will hit you when you least expect it. But, when things are going sideways a good caregiver becomes stone calm. The emotional caregiver isn’t able to get to that state of mind, and can be a hindrance in emergencies.
THE TORNADO This person means well, and many times they actually are quite useful. However, their frenetic nature may cause the loved one to be uncomfortable and tense. The tornado swoops into a situation and tries to fix everything at the same time. If their energy can be directed toward one thing, such as cleaning, they can be very helpful.
THE DISTANT CAREGIVER The “distance” we’re talking about is usually in miles. Quite frequently, families have one sibling that’s close in proximity to the loved one, and one or more siblings that live hours away. The primary duties naturally fall to the closer sibling, but how much the other siblings help is up for discussion. The hope is that the distant caregiver will step up, take some time off of work or away from their family, and help as much as physically possible. However, quite frequently the distant caregiver uses their distance as an excuse not to help at all. They may not even check in via phone, figuring the primary has it covered. The hope is that, if that’s the case, the distant caregiver will at least be willing to help out with money for care if it’s needed.
THE NON-EXISTENT CAREGIVER This person is the least useful of this entire list, and it may be a conscious decision on their part. Basically, they’re not there in person, they don’t call, and they don’t try to help. They may have decided, “that’s not for me – my sibling can handle it.” This is the type of caregiver that causes the most resentment among those who are making an effort.
Welcome to the premier episode of Caregiving Gen X Style. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Steve Mullen introduce themselves and tell a bit about their caregiving journey. Thanks for joining us on this ride!
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Note: As mentioned in this episode, Caregiving Gen X Style was originally planned to be a book. We wrote several dozen articles that were originally meant to be chapters. Whenever we do an episode that is based on one of those chapters, we'll post the text in the show notes so you can read it if you want.
What’s a caregiver? There are tons of definitions, because no two situations are the same. Caregivers can run the gamut from being a live-in assistant for all daily functions to being the person who drops in once a week to deliver a casserole and take out the trash. In the end, the best definition we can come up with is “one who helps make life easier for someone else.”
This podcast is designed for a broad swath of caregivers who are taking care of an elderly parent or loved one. Our experience is very much first-hand. Let us tell you how our lives were turned upside down and changed dramatically over a short six months, all due to being primary caregivers.
Steve started his caregiving “career” while his father was fighting a losing battle with brain cancer between the fall of 1999 and January 2001. In that case, he was the secondary caregiver (see the episode later in this podcast for a definition of that) while his mother was the primary. His job was basically to come over several nights or afternoons a week to give his mother a break and let her get out of the house. After his father passed away, he took a long break, as his mother was quite independent. That all changed when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Not only did it require him to assist with groceries and other things that would allow his mother to stay safely at home, but that time also began his mother’s slow progression to becoming wheelchair bound.
Jennifer’s experience with caregiving is much longer. In fact, it was already beginning to some extent when she and Steve married in 1995. Jennifer’s mother has a variety of medical problems, including rheumatoid arthritis. While modern medicine has allowed Jennifer’s mother to stay somewhat independent, RA is a brutal disease that can make everyday activities painful and sometimes impossible.
The true impetus for this podcast, however, came in the second half of 2021, when Jennifer and Steve received a crash course in intensive caregiving and experienced many of the issues that are covered in this show.
In July, Jennifer’s mother needed emergency surgery to remove a colon blockage. This led to weeks of hospitalization, weeks more in a skilled nursing facility, and weeks more of home care. It was a horrible and messy situation for everyone involved. As Jennifer’s mother returned home and was trending toward becoming somewhat independent again, Steve’s mother went down (literally) with a back issue that compressed her spinal cord.
Previous to the spinal cord problem, Steve’s mom was somewhat mobile and independent (despite having no cartilage left in her knees) but the compression eliminated control of her right leg and necessitated emergency surgery to avoid total paralysis. During the preparations for the surgery, doctors discovered that she also had congestive heart failure that had to be controlled before surgery could be attempted. This led to several weeks in the hospital, more than two weeks in physical rehab, a month in skilled nursing, and eventually a move into assisted living.
While all of this was going on with Steve’s mother, Jennifer’s mother caught COVID-19 despite all of our precautions. Fortunately, she recovered without requiring a hospital stay, but it was an added twist that kept things interesting.
Oh, and just for fun, right in the middle of all this Steve needed elbow surgery that couldn’t be put off. It was to treat a raging infection that he likely caught at the hospital while sitting with his mother. That was a bonus we didn’t expect.
If you’re listening to this show, you’re likely taking a journey that’s similar to the one we’ve been on. We wanted to lay out our experience, but not to elicit sympathy or make you think we are somehow experts. It’s more to say, “we’ve been where you are,” and if there’s one thing we’ve learned in this process, it’s that having someone around who knows what you’re going through is invaluable.
One more thing before we get started in earnest – there are going to be a few things in this show that may offend some readers. Whether it’s salty language, inappropriate humor, or simply hitting a little too close to home on personality tendencies … don’t say we didn’t warn you.
This is a teaser episode for the all-new podcast series Caregiving Gen X Style. Hosts Jennifer and Steve Mullen are both GenXers navigating taking care of aging parents while also taking care of kids. Our generation is truly the sandwich generation now, and we're all being squished in the middle of the sandwich! We're not experts but we hope to talk about the things we've learned in the hopes that we can help people, and have a little fun along the way. As we all know, misery does love company.
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