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- Why am I still sleepy after a good night's sleep?
Sleep is bitting your favorite caregiver's butt again. This time, J Smiles is getting ample rest but not reaping the rewards. Unprepared for these moments of exhaustion, listen as J details mishaps with Zetty, work and random daily activities. Searching for answers uncovers ah-has and oh-nos galore. All genders should Snuggle Up closely!
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Be sure to leave us a review!34 min - Zetty keeps using the "N" word!
Zetty, the co-star of the podcast, attempts to lead several groundbreaking conversations but the "N" word continues to arise leaving J Smiles stymied.
Snuggle Up to hear another saga of ALZ's favorite DUO.
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Be sure to leave us a review!34 min - Did Zetty just FLIRT with that man?
J Smiles is caught off guard when Zetty initiates a conversation with an unknown, handsome man. Is it flirting? Sounds like it. But how does Zetty remember such social etiquette when she cannot recall her birthday?
J shares what experts say about sex drive & ALZ too. She even scratches the legal land of consent --- when does consent get murky for the spouse or life partner of an ALZ sufferer?
There are enough laughs to give you a stress break and a new pick-up line, if nothing else.
Snuggle Up to hear another hilarious escapade of ALZ's favorite DUO.
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Be sure to leave us a review!31 min - Can't Even Choose to Die with Dignity
"Dying with Dignity" laws allow what is commonly called assisted suicide. ALZ and dementia do not qualify. J Smiles is not happy about this but as usual she finds away to add sparkle to a sour situation and slides in a few solutions for our community.
Snuggle UP for how J plans to beat the system and why author Amy Bloom impacted this episode.
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Be sure to leave us a review!32 min - Double Duty: Caregiving & Working at the exact same moment!
What happens when you are doing your REAL income-earning, bills-paying job and unexpectedly you MUST give eyeball care to your LO?
This unnerving experience is shared by J Smiles. She secured "help" for Zetty because J had a "live" performance. In the blink of any eye, Smiles was left without that "coverage" --- can she do her comedy show and care for her mom, should she even try to do both, will the stress break her?
J releases all the juices bits of what she calls "spirit shifting," why it is so hard and more.
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Be sure to leave us a review!46 min - Taking Zetty on a Date: The Motown Concert
Experts say that Alzheimer's does not erode music memories. Filled with excitement, J Smiles and Zetty prepare for a night out on the town for a concert. Not just any concert, two of Zetty's favorite bands of ALL-TIMES.
J gets caught up treating it like a wedding or prom. Fancy appointments, new outfits -- that's when the wheels start to fall off the bus. Snuggle UP to hear how our duo makes do.
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Be sure to leave us a review!48 min - Protection or Paranoia: Sharing Your LO's ALZ Diagnosis
Many caregivers coverup or hide their LO's ALZ. J hopes to eradicate the necessity to do that by starting this conversation and continuing to shed light on the facts of ALZ.
J Smiles admits it was hard to "go public" with Zetty's ALZ diagnosis. Some kinda way she makes us laugh again. She digs into why family caregivers may struggle with when to share this sensitive information. Ultimately, J asks CG's are you driven by protection or paranoia?
You will get pros and cons with tips and strategies for a variety of options.
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Be sure to leave us a review!39 min - The Hydration Handbook
J Smiles is back! Winter hibernation made discussing hydration more necessary than ever.
Hydration is important for seniors to avoid health complications. J shares the struggle of getting Zetty to consume water. The doctor's guidelines seem straight forward but Zetty tricks J more than once along this journey. Their circus is complicated by Zetty's life-long disdain of water. Ultimately, J lands on a few solutions.
Listen as J highlights general methods to increase your LO's liquid intake and offers tips from experts.
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Be sure to leave us a review!31 min - Caregivers, Celebrate Your Wins!
Do you own being a Caregiver Out LOUD? J Smiles pull apart why many caregivers do not include their CG title in the list of "What I do" in conversations, on social media or resumés. Perplexed, she reflected and found pain as a possible source of hesitance.
Listen for her take on how to overcome this avoidance. J gives a handful of easy examples to celebrate your caregiver status. Smiles pushes a theory that Family CGs need to "pop their collar" a bit --- walk tall --- shout it sooner and even acknowledge their CG anniversary.
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Be sure to leave us a review!41 min - The Boo-Boo Faint: Vasovagal Syncope
While sleeping after a long night shift with Zetty, J Smiles is startled awake by the words "J come quick, Zetty has passed out!" J has a matter of seconds to determine what is happening using her foggy brain, wobbly legs and unconditional love for her mother.
J gives vivid details of the ordeal. Is Zetty having a stroke? It is late on a Saturday afternoon during Covid-19, should they go to the hospital? J leans into intuition and past caregiver experiences. Listen to this episode dripping with dramatic real life panic, solution and levity.
You will learn the basis of vasovagal syncope vs stroke.
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"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"
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TEXT 'PODCAST" to +1 404 737 1449 - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!
Be sure to leave us a review!56 min
About Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles
From the publisher's feed
Get engulfed in the intense journey of a caregiver who happens to be a comedian. J Smiles use of levity reveals the stress and rewards of caregiving interwoven with her own personal journey. …
Over 10 years ago, she was catapulted into caregiving overnight when the shock of her dad's death pushed her mom into Alzheimer's in the blink of an eye. A natural storyteller, her vivid descriptions and impressive recall will place you squarely in each moment of truth, at each fork in the road. She was a single, childless mechanical engineering, product designing, lawyer living a meticulously crafted international existence until she wasn't. The lifestyle shift was immediate. Starting from scratch, she painstakingly carved out useful knowledge and created a beneficial care plan for her mom. J Smiles will fly solo and have expert guests. You will get tips, tricks, trends and TRUTH. Alzheimer's is heavy, we don’t have to be. All caregivers are welcome to snuggle up, Parent Up!
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