Creative Self Care (with Listener Feedback)

Happy birthday to us! In this all new CGS, we celebrate the podcast's fourth birthday (can you believe it) with a look back at the past year. We also have the gift of bloopers and outtakes! To contact us:  Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

In this latest all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk once again about self care, but this time they use a listener submission to come up with creative ways to take care of yourself that you may not have thought about.  We also take some time to talk about the passing of an amazing member of our family, and have a listener voicemail that makes Jennifer feel a little better about nearly dumping Gagi on the sidewalk.   To contact us:  Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

Caregiving for your elderly parents can be tough when your sibling doesn't help out much, but it can be even tougher when you don't have a sibling at all.  In this episode, we talk with Morgan Hudson, Gen X only child and author of the book "The Only Problem" about his experiences. To contact us:  Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

Using military defense readiness (no, really!) as a metaphor, Jennifer and Steve talk about what you should be doing during each phase of your caregiving journey.  Also, Steve has another one of his "Tales from Assisted Living"! To contact us:  Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

Jennifer and Steve have a fun conversation with Maren Martin, the reigning Mrs. Minnesota, about the differences between Gen X and Millennial caregiving.  Maren currently cares for her mother and her pageant platform is Parkinson's and the people who care for its victims. To contact us:  Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

In this end-of-summer episode, Jennifer and Steve review what they've been up to this summer, give a preview of what's coming up this fall, and offer the gift of bloopers and outtakes. To contact us:  Email: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

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: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle

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: [email protected] Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221  Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxcaregiving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivinggenxstyle