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Caregiving Gen X Style
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Hosted by Jennifer and Steve Mullen, CGS is a podcast for GenXers by GenXers who find themselves caring for elderly parents.

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Our podcast has had more listeners today than on any day since we started publishing. Thanks to everyone who is listening to our show!
April 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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!
March 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
DO NOT miss our new episode that came out this AM. It features our interview with the author of "Did Mom Drop Acid," a book about the writer's journey caring for her mother, who had Lewy Body Dementia. Listen at the link or on your fav podcast site.

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Lewy Body Dementia Caregiving | Caregiving Gen X Style
In this episode, Jennifer and Steve have a fantastic conversation with Michelle Cain, a former caregiver of a mother with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) who authored the book, "Did Mom Drop Acid?"  Also, le...
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March 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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 Lewy Body Dementia. Don't miss it!
March 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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!

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Dealing with Senior Living Management | Caregiving Gen X Style
In your caregiving journey, it's a safe bet that at some point you'll have to deal with the management at some type of senior living facility, be it assisted living, a nursing home, skilled nursing, o...
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February 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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.

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Bad Weather Caregiving | Caregiving Gen X Style
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 ...
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January 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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!

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Affording Assisted Living | Caregiving Gen X Style
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 aff...
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January 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Coming tomorrow, an ALL NEW episode! We've finished our winter break, and will be back tomorrow with an interview with a returning guest, who will give us ideas on how to make assisted living facilities more affordable. Don't miss it!
January 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We decided to finally get around to uploading a profile banner. This says it all about being a caregiver :)
December 20, 2024 at 4:21 PM
A reminder that we're taking a break from 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!

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Holiday Bonus Episode | Caregiving Gen X Style
We usually publish new episodes every other Tuesday, but this one is a special bonus episode! In it, we talk about how to help make the holidays better for your elderly loved one, AND we have a holida...
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December 17, 2024 at 4:43 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this all new CGS podcast episode, 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.

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Sibling Rivalries | Caregiving Gen X Style
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 ...
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December 10, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Coming next Tuesday, we’ll have an all new episode! In this one we’ll talk with a guest about the sibling issues that frequently arise during your caregiving journey. Don’t miss it!
December 6, 2024 at 3:04 AM
If you haven't watched the Netflix show "Man on the Inside" yet, we recommend it! The comedy series is both a realistic look at a very bougie senior living facility, and also a parody at the same time. Give it a shot!
November 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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.

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Legal Issues | Caregiving Gen X Style
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 ...
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November 27, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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!
November 25, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Next Tuesday, our FIFTIETH episode will be published!
November 22, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Coming next Tuesday, an all new CGS! In this one, we'll be talking about the important legal documents you need in your caregiving journey. Also, find out what Nana did to make Steve so proud.
November 21, 2024 at 6:44 PM
We've decided it's time to try out Blue Sky! If you're just hearing about our podcast, we'd be honored if you give it a listen.
Caregiving Gen X Style | Jennifer and Steve Mullen
A podcast by GenXers for GenXers who are taking care of their aging parents. We’re not experts, but we’re part of the sandwich generation, too!
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November 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM