Club Sandwiched podcast

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017 - Just Chill – A Kid's Perspective! Feb 01, 2018

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Be honest. Do we ever stop and consider what our kids think about when they see their parents being squeezed between the 2 generations? How do we really sound to them when we're mega stressed and lose it? Do we even want to know. I finally found out directly from the source – Tatiana, a 14 year old daughter who is living through the stresses of her mom (Nevenka) taking care of both her elderly, ill parents while raising 2 kids. You might not think kids are absorbing it all, but, oh they are. Tatiana offers such a sweet perspective of being the bottom slice of the Sandwich Generation. Sit back and keep an open mind while Tatiana gives us her perspective.

And, take it from me, listen to Tatiana's mom's episode, "It's Always Something" before or after listening to this episode. It will put the whole crazy puzzle together for you. Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for the after shocks of Nevenka and Tatiana listening to their respective episodes! http://www.clubsandwiched.com/003-its-always-something/

016 – Patient Advocate To The Rescue Part 2 Jan 18, 2018

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Teri's back! One episode just wasn't enough to cover all her wonderful information and how Patient Advocates can help us navigate being in the Sandwich Generation.

In this 2nd episode, Teri talks about what rights we have as patients while in a hospital setting. Our hands aren't tied if we're not happy with hospital treatment plans, discharge decisions, etc. Patient Advocates like Teri go to bat for the patient and if necessary, will bring your loved one's issues in front of a hospital ethics committee.

Teri also introduces us to a newer term - Senior Orphans and what to do if that describes you. And, finally, we're all aware of how scary Senior Fraud can be for your parent. Teri talks about their role in combating those risks with your parent.

As a bonus to listening all the way to the end, we tell you how you may receive a free consultation from Teri and how to find a Patient Advocate in your area.

Check out Teri's company at www.northshorern.com

To find a Patient Advocate in your area:

1) The Alliance for Professional Health Advocates: https://aphadvocates.org/

2) National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants: http://nahac.memberlodge.com/

015 - Patient Advocate To The Rescue Part 1 Jan 05, 2018

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Do any of these describe you? Your parent lives out of town and is in the midst of a health care situation. Your parent is hospitalized and you don't understand what they are entitled to with insurance and length of stay. Or, you suspect medical errors occurred in a nursing facility or hospital. If you can answer yes to any of these, consider hiring a Patient Advocate who can take care of all of this for you and your parent.

This podcast is so chock full of ways you can benefit from having a Patient Advocate that it takes 2 episodes just to get through it all. Teri, owner of NShore Patient Advocates, talks about why and when a family should hire a Patient Advocate. This truly is an episode that can benefit your entire family.

Check out Teri's company at www.northshorern.com

014 - A Tough TABLET To Swallow Dec 13, 2017

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Janice, veteran pharmacist, returns to my podcast for a second installment of everything related to medicines for your parents. In this episode, Janice covers more subjects that will help you save time, money, aggravation and keep your parent's safe:

How to store their meds. Find out what room in the house is the WORSE to store meds.
How to save money using drug cards or special rebate programs.
How to split meds so they don't go flying across the room.
Why planning ahead on refills is so important.
And random facts like: 1)Did you know capsules float? (Janice will tell you the best way to swallow them). 2)Do pharmacists count by 2's, 3's, 4's? Listen to Janice's hysterical description on her own method!

013 - Home for Sale Nov 29, 2017

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When it comes time to move your parents out of their home, Judy, Realtor from Coldwell Banker (http://www.buffalogroveareahomes.com/), offers step by step advice on making this process manageable. Judy addresses everything from how to pick the best realtor, decluttering your parent's house (yikes!), staging, and the small things you can do to help sell the house. Learn about Two Bag Tuesdays, shredding events, and how to involve the grandchildren in the process. Don't run away from this daunting subject - attack it head on. You got this!

012 - Take Care of YOU! Nov 09, 2017

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Ever feel like you're in quick sand? You just feel stuck - between handling a million things for your parents and your kids. You just go through one task or crisis after the other without having a second to think about you.

Anita, a Certified Life Coach and Sandwich Generationer, provides extremely practical tips on how to de-stress and start taking care of YOU. Anita's tips don't take long either and can be done in your car, in a doctor's waiting room or in the privacy of your bedroom after a very exhausting day. Learn breathing techniques, like 4-7-8 or ocean breathing to relax. Listen to how easy it is to practice Walking Meditation with your parent and kids. It's all free and can be done in as little as 10 minutes a day. There's even scientific evidence to the benefits of meditation. This podcast is all about "Small Moments. Many Times" to help you deal with being in the Sandwich Generation.

011 - Moving Day Oct 27, 2017

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Had the good fortunate to welcome Stephanie back to the podcast. This time she took off her "Official House Organizer" hat and put on her "the daughter who had to move her parents out of their house of 50 years" hat. Stephanie shares funny and touching stories on how she accomplished this monumental feat. How did she pare down contents from a 4 bedroom house into a 2 bedroom apartment? What did she do to make it easier for her parents for the first day of their new place? And, many more great tips along the way.

010 - There's an App for That! Oct 12, 2017

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Just when you finally got around to organizing all your parents' medicines the old fashioned way (pen to paper), in walks the digital age with 1001 apps to do that and so much more. This podcast suggests apps that will help your parents stay on top of their health, make their everyday life easier and even ways to stay connected to your family. Does your parent forget where they parked their car? There's an app for that. Your parent isn't picking up their phone and you don't know where they are. There's an app for that. Did your parent remember to take their morning pills? Well, you get the picture. Here's some I talk about:

MEDICAL: Medisafe, Carezone, Heartwise, iPhone Health

STAY CONNECTED: Skype, Facetime, Facebook, Photo Album Sharing

GAMES/ENTERTAINMENT: Words with Friends, Kindle, Audible, Yesterday USA

EVERY DAY HELPERS: Evernote, Notes, EyeReader, Big Names, Find My Car, Find Friends, Ride Sharing, Find My Phone, Calendar Reminders

009 - Financial Planning 101: POA, WILL, SOS Sep 26, 2017

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We prepare for so many things with our aging parents. Healthcare. Caregiving. Living situations. Why aren't we better prepared to make sure our parent's financial affairs are in order? Listen to Financial Advisor, Janet Petran, break down everything on very simple terms - Trust, POA, Will, Probate. Don't be intimidated by this process, be prepared.

008 - Caregiving Part 2: Think before you leap Sep 08, 2017

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Don't just hire a heart-beat to watch your parent. Listen to this podcast to hear a few, but critical questions you should be prepared to answer before you begin the interviewing process. Time spent up front being very honest with yourself will save you time and a ton of heartache later. Trust me!

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