In this all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk about the things that could go wrong in your caregiving journey, and how to prepare for them.  Also, hear about Gagi (inadvertently?) using young-people slang, and about how the last month or so has been one of the hardest in Steve's journey.

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No matter how healthy your loved one is, there's a good chance that they'll land in the hospital at some point.  In this brand new Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk about how you we can be the best hospital caregivers we can be.  Also, learn why Jennifer suggested removing Gagi's feet, and why Steve was setting up playdates for Nana.

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In this episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Christoph Sisson, host of the podcast "Living with Alzheimer's with Christoph and Ginger."  Christoph tells us about caregiving for his mother, Ginger, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease nearly five years ago.  Also, learn about Gagi's recent success and what happens when Steve suggests he's Nana's favorite son.

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Based on a listener question, Jennifer and Steve provide tips for those unsung heroes, the secondary caregivers.  Plus, a medical procedure for Gagi that forced some together time for her and Jennifer, and an update on Nana's progress recovering from her recent hospitalization.

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In this episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve run down the standard people you'll come across in facilities like nursing homes, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.  With a nod to Dr. Seuss, these are the People You'll Meet.

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In this all new CGS, Jennifer and Steve reach into their mailbag and read great listener tips and feedback on the show.  Also, learn about Gagi's big day and Nana's scary hospitalization.

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In this episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Staci B, a woman who has been a caregiver for more than a decade and has come up with a list of things she'd known before taking the job.

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In this all new episode of Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve talk with podcaster and personal finance adviser Dalene Higgins about how to avoid going broke while taking care of your elderly parent.  Also, learn about Gagi's freight train snoring and how Nana "almost" remembered where her blanket came from.

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In this latest Caregiving Gen X Style, Jennifer and Steve discuss emergencies -- specifically what constitutes an emergency, what doesn't, and when you should get involved. Plus, we have a listener email and you'll hear about some great news for Nana! 

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Should we help keep our "caregivees" up to date on current events, even if they don't show a lot of interest in doing so? Jennifer and Steve (both former journalists) debate the pros and cons, and give advice for how to help your elderly loved one "stay in the know."  ALSO, we address a listener text from "Brad."

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