Caregiving Gen X Style

16/08/2023

As our listeners know, we downshifted to publishing only once per month this summer. That's about to end! Starting September 5, we'll go back to publishing every other Tuesday. We've got a lot of great shows and interesting guests coming up, so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast site!

15/08/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT: In this all new CGS, we have a special guest (who is also our nurse-in-training daughter) who gives us inside information about how hospitals work and how you can work with the nurses who take care of your loved ones. Listen at the link or on your favorite podcast site!

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 f...

14/08/2023

Just a reminder, check in tomorrow for an all new CGS! In this episode, we'll talk with a special guest (who is also our daughter) who knows a lot about how hospitals work. She'll give us some inside scoop on how you can work with the people who run the show -- the nurses. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!

08/08/2023

Coming next week, we have an all new episode of CGS, featuring a very special guest. She's an employee at our local university hospital (spoiler alert: she's also our daughter) who will give us some inside scoop on how hospitals operate (pun intended) and how you can work with the nurses. She's also got some pretty funny ER stories to share. Don't miss it!

07/08/2023

Remember our episode on the food your loved one will eat in a facility? Just saw this on Reddit. It's being served in a hospital. It's supposed to be a cheeseburger. 🤢

31/07/2023

For the second month in a row, the country of Trinidad and Tobago featured the second most listeners to Caregiving Gen X Style, after the United States. We love our international fans and hope that someone will pay for us to go meet them!

18/07/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT: It's a little later in the day than usual, but we have a new show for you! In this episode, we talk about something critical for caregivers -- taking care of ourselves while caring for others. We also have a listener "How's your Dad?" submission, and we sing a little bit of a Will Smith song! Listen at the link or on your favorite podcast site!

Remember, we're on our summer schedule of one show per month. We'll have one episode in August, and then will return to our typical every-other-week schedule in September.

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. To contact us: Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221 Twitter:....

13/07/2023

We love getting feedback! Check out this FB Messenger note we got from last week! For anyone who hasn't listened to our technology episode, it's one of our favorites. Here's a link: https://caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/technology-and-the-elderly/

10/07/2023

We're thrilled to share a screenshot of a listener email we received recently. This individual agreed that we could share it without their name. We're SO happy that they found our show useful!

07/07/2023

After a quick look at our stats, we found that in the month of June the second most popular location for our listeners (after the United States) was Trinidad and Tobago. If someone wants to pay to send us there to meet our listeners, we'll be happy to oblige.

03/07/2023

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We just got back from our first weeklong family vacation since 2019. During that time, we were able to take long weekend trips, but never a full week in another state. Both of the kids came with us to the beach and we had a very, very relaxing time. We hope you're able to do something similar, despite your caregiving responsibilities. We'll be back with another episode later this month!

20/06/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT: The movie “The Karate Kid” taught Gen X that balance is important in all parts of our lives. This is extremely important when it comes to your caregiving life. That’s what this all new episode is about — how to achieve balance. AND, it features a special guest — one of the other sides of our sandwich! Listen at the link or on your favorite podcast platform.

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....

19/06/2023

Coming tomorrow, an all new episode of CGS! In this show, we talk about the lesson given to us by Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid - that it's important to achieve balance in your life. Don't miss it!

13/06/2023

Mr. Miyagi, the wise karate master from The Karate Kid, preached all about balance and how it's important in your life. Coming up in one week, we'll release an episode that's all about achieving balance in your caregiving life. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

11/06/2023

Big news! Last night, Caregiving Gen X Style surpassed 2,000 listens since we launched last November!

09/06/2023

Our next episode is in the works! The next episode of CGS will be all about balancing your caregiving life with the rest of your life. AND, it will feature a special guest -- one of the pieces of bread that make up the other side of our sandwich! That show will come out on June 20. Don't miss it!

07/06/2023

Just a quick update from our recent episode, which announced our summer schedule: We have decided that we will release one episode per month in June, July, and August That episode will come out on the third Tuesday of the month. That means our next episode is due out on June 20. Thanks for your patience while we enjoy our summer!

29/05/2023

To all of those who never returned home ... we say thank you.

25/05/2023

We have a change of plans! Due to issues beyond our control, we've decided to change our plan for the next episode. Coming up next Tuesday, we will have a shorter episode that previews this summer's episodes AND we'll treat you to some bloopers! Don't miss it!

23/05/2023

Coming up in one week, an all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style! In this show, Jennifer and Steve will talk about the balance that needs to be achieved between your caregiving life and the rest of your life. And, yes, there will surely be Mr. Miyagi quotes. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!

16/05/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT! On the latest episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, released this morning, Jennifer and Steve go on a guilt trip, talking about the reasons that caregivers feel guilty, and what can be done about it. Listen at the link or on your favorite podcast site!

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. To....

15/05/2023

Coming tomorrow from Caregiving Gen X Style, an all new episode! In this episode, we'll be tackling guilt ... a problem that all caregivers deal with at some point or another. Also, hear why Jennifer had to send a "proof of life" text to her brother for herself, Gagi, and everyone in our local Target. Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

09/05/2023

Coming up in one week, an all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style! In this latest show, Jennifer and Steve will tackle something that all caregivers feel at some point or another -- guilt. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

06/05/2023

In the last six days, more listeners of Caregiving Gen X Style have been from the great state of Washington than any other state. Thank you for listening, Washington!

02/05/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In today's all new installment of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve cover three shorter topics, including a common problem with secondary caregivers, a word that Steve is fussy about, and an issue with positivity. Listen at the link or on your favorite podcast site!

In this episode, Jennifer and Steve tackle three shorter topics: problems with secondary caregivers, caregiving versus caretaking, and toxic positivity. To contact us: Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221 Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www....

01/05/2023

Coming tomorrow, an all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style! In this "Quick Hits" episode, featuring three shorter topics, listen as Jennifer and Steve disagree on a particular caregiving term, and Jennifer is told that she does NOT spray sunshine everywhere. Subscribe so you don't miss it!

25/04/2023

Coming in one week, another all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style! In this episode, Jennifer and Steve tackle three short topics, in what we call a "Quick Hits" episode. Listen as Jennifer is polite but clearly doesn't understand why they're talking about one topic :D. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss it!

18/04/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In the latest episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk about all of the people who can help you in your caregiving journey, because no one should have to go it alone. There's also a pretty cool story about Mr. Rogers and the latest gossip from Nana's assisted living facility. Listen at the link or on your favorite podcast site!

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. To contact us: Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221 Twitter: htt...

17/04/2023

Coming tomorrow, an all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style! Being a caregiver is hard, and we all need help sometimes. In this episode, we talk about the best places to try to find that help. We also include a mention of Mr. Fred Rogers! Subscribe now so you don't miss it.

11/04/2023

Coming up in one week, an all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style! It's hard to do caregiving alone, and in the episode we call "Caregiving Helpers" Jennifer and Steve will talk about all of the people who can help you along the way. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode!