Caregiving Gen X Style

07/01/2025

NEW EPISODE ALERT: As promised, we have finished our winter break and have an all new CGS for you! In this one, we interview returning guest Robin Hollar, who is a medical social worker. We talk about a variety of subjects, including how to make assisted living more affordable. Don't miss it at the link below or on your favorite podcast site!

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/medica...

06/01/2025

For those of you with elderly loved ones in a facility of some type (nursing home, ALF, etc.) and were in the path of that big snowstorm, how is the facility managing? I (Steve) just talked to my mother and she is pretty pleased. She said staffing is at about 75% but things were running fairly smoothly. That's always my big concern is that weather will get REALLY bad and no one can make it to work to take care of the residents. It hadn't snowed more than a dusting for three years here, so it's not something that's come up.

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02/01/2025

Just a reminder that we’re back from our winter break next week with an all new CGS! We’ll talk with our favorite medical social worker in a wide-ranging interview that includes a number of tips you can try to make assisted living slightly more affordable. Don’t miss it!

20/12/2024

Christmas is next Wednesday, and both Hanukah and Kwanza begin next week. Our sincere hope for all of our caregiver friends is a happy, safe, and emergency-free holiday season.

17/12/2024

A reminder that we're taking a break from new episodes until January 7, but we thought this might be a good time to suggest you listen (or re-listen) to our holiday bonus episode from a couple of years ago!

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 - bloopers and outtakes! Jennifer is really excited about it too! Ou...

10/12/2024

NEW EPISODE ALERT: Sibling disagreements can be a *big* problem for caregivers. In this all new CGS, we talk with a guest about how to avoid them. Don't miss it!

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...

09/12/2024

Steve was interviewed for an article by Business Insider about the financial toll of caregiving when you're in the sandwich generation. Check it out!

Many in Gen X are caring for kids and parents, with those in dual caregiver roles reporting higher levels of financial stress and difficulty saving.

06/12/2024

Sometimes if you don't laugh, you'll cry. From The Onion...

04/12/2024

We have an all new episode coming out next Tuesday, and we'll be talking with a guest about the sibling rivalries that can sometimes crop up over caregiving. Don't miss it!

Program note: We typically release every two weeks. Since two weeks after next Tuesday is Christmas Eve, and then the Tuesday after that is New Year's Eve, we're going to skip an episode. Our next show will come out on January 7. Take this opportunity to go back and listen to any episodes you missed. Remember, if you haven't heard it, it's new to you! :)

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03/12/2024

Prepping to record with an in-person guest tonight and, yes, since it's getting too cold to sit on our deck in the evenings, we'll be once again talking over Jennifer's puzzle!

27/11/2024

In case you missed it, we published an all new episode yesterday for you to enjoy! In this one, we talk about the most important legal documents that will help you in your caregiving journey. We also went off on a TON of tangents, including who will receive the cookie jar Jennifer says is a “nightmare.” Also, why were we talking about tasers? Find the episode at the link below or on your favorite podcast site!

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 "nig...

25/11/2024

Coming tomorrow, an all new CGS! The topic is all of the legal documents that can help you and your elderly loved one. Despite the semi-dry topic, we actually had a lot of fun with this one, going off on a ton of "squirrel" tangents, including answering the question of who will get this cat cookie jar (which Jennifer refers to as a nightmare) in our will. Don't miss it!

22/11/2024

Next Tuesday we have an all new episode coming out, and you know what? It's our FIFTIETH episode! We didn't do anything in particular to celebrate it because we just celebrated our second birthday as a podcast, but we figured we'd note it here!

12/11/2024

NEW EPISODE ALERT: As a caregiver, you get an informal education on everything from healthcare to social work. This means you may develop a sixth sense about when things are right or wrong. In this episode, we talk about how you should trust that instinct. Also, learn about the delivery of "The Chair" and a listener "How's your Dad?" story. Listen at the link or on your favorite podcast site.

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: [email protected] Voicemai...

11/11/2024

Coming tomorrow, an all new CGS! In this one, Jennifer and Steve talk about how we all have caregiving instincts and need to trust them. Plus, learn about "The Chair" finally arriving in Nana's apartment, and a listener "How's your Dad?" Don't miss it!

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02/11/2024

This is worth a read.

These caregivers see Alzheimer's up close. Here's what it's taught them about life — from finding purpose to taking care of their own health.

29/10/2024

NEW EPISODE ALERT: In this very special episode, we celebrate the second birthday of CGS! We talk about the events of the last year and discuss our favorite episodes in that time, plus we have a birthday treat for you (and Jennifer)! Don't miss it!

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: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221 Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregivi...

28/10/2024

Our second annual birthday episode is coming tomorrow! Don't miss it!

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