Épisodes

  • Bad Weather Caregiving
    Jan 21 2025

    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

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    38 min
  • Affording Assisted Living
    Jan 7 2025

    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

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    48 min
  • Sibling Rivalries
    Dec 10 2024

    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

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    32 min
  • Legal Issues
    Nov 26 2024

    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

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    46 min
  • Trust Your Instincts
    Nov 12 2024

    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

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    36 min
  • Second Birthday Episode (with Bloopers and Outtakes)
    Oct 29 2024

    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

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    13 min
  • Keeping Their Dignity
    Oct 22 2024

    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

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    30 min
  • Caregiver Loneliness
    Oct 8 2024

    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

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    38 min