Caregiving Gen X Style

Big news for our #podcast! We were quoted in a New York Times online article! nytimes.com/wirecutter/rev… #caregiving #genx

Coming tomorrow, an ALL NEW CGS! Thanks for your patience while we had to skip a week. In this one, we talk all about what hospice care is and is NOT. Also, we have a special audio submission from a listener who has first hand experience with hospice care. Don't miss it!

The ‘AARP Caregiver Answer Book’ Will Become a Classic mindingoureldersblog.com/2025/06/18/the… #caregiving #caregivingsupport #MindingOurElders @LEAD_Coalition @drbarryjjacobs @DanielCPotts @AlzAuthors @usagainstalz @JuliaLMayer23 @TheWrinkle2

We have an all new episode coming out tomorrow! We'll talk with an expert about how to downsize your elderly loved one's possessions BEFORE it's time that they move out of their home. Don't miss it! #caregiving #elderlycare #eldercare

Why #Caregivers Should Become Champions for Other Caregivers: It seems paradoxical that fatigued #caregivers should take time to guide newer #caregivers. But it makes positive meanings of their #caregiving experiences and helps them cope overall. aarp.org/caregiving/bas…

When Frustrated #Caregivers Yell, Then Feel Guilty: It is a telltale sign of that the #caregiving plan isn't working and that the #caregiver needs more support aarp.org/caregiving/lif…

NEW EPISODE ALERT: In this all new CGS, which was recorded remotely in our camper at a state park, we talk about tips on how you, as a caregiver, can get out of town for the weekend. Don't miss it! caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/getting-away… #caregiving #genx #elderly

We're making plans for a remote recording of our #caregiving #podcast - a first for us. That episode will be out in a few weeks, so stay tuned!

Our podcast has had more listeners today than on any day since we started publishing. Thanks to everyone who is listening to our show!

We don't post much here, but we're REALLY excited that #Caregiving Gen X Style was mentioned as a top #GenX #podcast by AARP Magazine! So, yeah, that's an old person's mag, but if the shoe fits!

REALLY looking forward to the release of tomorrow's all new episode. It's a touching and fun interview with Michelle Cain, the author of "Did Mom Drop Acid?" It's a book about her journey caring for her mother, who had #lewybodydementia. Don't miss it!

NEW EPISODE ALERT: In this all new CGS, we talk with a prominent senior living CEO about how we as #caregivers can more effectively work with the management of various facilities for the elderly. Don't miss it! caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/dealing-with…

@CaregiveWarrior Feel it to heal it. Caregiving brings big emotions—don’t shut them out. Embrace them. They have a purpose. 💙 #HealingInFeeling #CaregiverWarrior #Dementia #Caregiving

NEW EPISODE ALERT: We were inspired by a recent weather-related water crisis in our area to do an entire episode on prepping for bad weather while caregiving. caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/bad-weather-… #genx #caregiving

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this all new CGS, we talk with a medical social worker about a variety of topics, including how to make assisted living more affordable. Don't miss it! caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/affording-as… #caregiving #genx #socialwork

A reminder that we're taking a break from publishing 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! caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/holiday-bonu… #caregiving #genx #podcast

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this all new CGS, we talk with a guest about all of the problems that can arise between siblings when caregiving for your elderly parent. Listen at the link, or on your favorite podcast site. caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/sibling-riva… #caregiving #podcast

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this one, we talk about the legal documents you’ll need. Also, find out who will receive the cat cookie jar when we’re gone, why Steve is really proud of Nana, and why on Earth we were talking about tasers. caregivinggenxstyle.podbean.com/e/legal-issues/ #caregiving

Coming tomorrow, an all new CGS! Despite the topic being "legal documents," we had a lot of fun, going off on a ton of "squirrel" tangents including answering the question of who would get this cat cookie jar (which Jennifer refers to as a nightmare) in our will. Don't miss it!

Next Tuesday, we will publish our FIFTIETH episode! So exciting!