A podcast for modern caregivers juggling work, home, family, kids, and finances, all while caring for an aging parent or loved one. We know how overwhelming and stressful life can be, especially when caregiving is involved. Jeri talk is here to provide you resources, tools, and support to encourage and equip you through the journey of caregiving. Each week we will talk to a senior care expert, and caregivers, just like you, who can share valuable knowledge and tools to help you not only survive this season but thrive.
Jennifer Gumbel is an estate planning attorney
who practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, real estate, and
business entities. She earned her J.D. from Drake University Law School in Iowa
and practices in Minnesota at Hoversten, Johnson, Beckmann & Hovey,
LLP. When she is not working at the
firm, Jennifer writes blog articles on her topics of expertise and records her
podcast, An Organized (after)Life. She is passionate about helping people
organize and manage their estates after losing someone they love and empowering
people to leave the best legacy possible.
Jennifer joins me to share how to organize your assets and finances to be prepared for the afterlife. She shares how having a plan in place can help family members know what to expect and find some grounding amid grief. Jennifer also highlights how you can normalize the conversation about estate planning, so it doesn’t have to be a taboo topic for you and your family.
"Acknowledging that you don't get forever can really alter how you look at things, how you approach your day to day life." - Jennifer Gumbel
This
week on JeriTalk:
What probate is and what an organized afterlife looks like
The importance of strategizing your legal to-do list and what
that list should include
Two different types of assets that most people will have when
they pass away
What to keep in mind as a blended family when thinking about
estates
Best practices for understanding and organizing your assets
How an attorney can serve as a valuable partner throughout the
process
How often you should revisit your estate plan and assets
First steps for getting started on organizing your estate plan
How to approach the difficult conversations that come with
planning for the future
Connect
with Jennifer Gumbel:
An Organized (after)Life (http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/)
An Organized (after)Life: Content (http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/estate-planning-tools-information-easy/)
An Organized (after)Life: Podcast (http://www.anorganizedafterlife.com/podcast)
An Organized (after)Life on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anorganizedafterlife/)
Jennifer Gumbel on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergumbel/)
Jennifer Gumbel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jengumbel/)
Jennifer Gumbel on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jgumbel)
Jennifer Gumbel on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEko0KNkmtTZDNElliSu6sQ?view_as=subscriber)
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24 Mar 2020
Dealing with Conflict in Caregiving
Conflict is inevitable, and it is never fun.
However, while conflict is simply a part of life, there is a human tendency to
fear it and avoid it at all costs, preventing teams from reaching their full potential
and providing the best support possible for the people in their care. To fight
the instinct to run from conflict, you must equip yourself with the tools and
resources you need to effectively address difficult situations that arise along
your caregiving journey.
Today, I discuss the topic of conflict within the caregiving community and why so many people fail to address it. I highlight the role that communication plays in mitigating conflict and ways to ensure that you are respecting the perspectives of others instead of merely placing blame when things go wrong. I also highlight what can happen if we fail to plan as caregivers and why I push for care plans even before a crisis occurs.
“When caregiving is involved, conflict brings forth its own unique challenges.” - Kelly Adams
This week on JeriTalk:
Four key aspects of caregiving that often lead to conflict and
seven strategies for responding to conflict
Why clear communication is vital in high-stress situations and
tips for improving your communication in your caregiving role
Why I believe in developing a care team with defined roles and
responsibilities for each person
Different factors that can influence our perspectives and the
unique way we see the world
Why dealing with conflict can be even more difficult than
attempting to prevent it
What holding space looks like, why it is essential, and how it
can help us move away from defensive tendencies
Ways to demonstrate understanding and the importance of being
willing to listen
The importance of taking ownership for your role in a situation
and why I recommend using “I” statements
Why you may need a third-party to serve as a mediator to
conflict
Resources Mentioned:
Evernote (https://evernote.com/)
Lead to Win Podcast: How to Diffuse Conflict Before It Begins (https://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-diffuse-conflict-before-it-begins/)
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17 Mar 2020
Caregiving with COVID-19
Dr. Justin Vines is a practicing PCP at Total
Healthcare, located at the Russell Medical Foundation in Alexander City,
Alabama. Dr. Vines earned his medical degree and completed his residency in
Family Medicine at the University of Alabama and is passionate about his work
with families and caregivers as well as his commitment to patient care.
Dr. Vines joins me again today to discuss COVID-19, what it is, and why it’s considered a ‘novel’ virus. We discuss what caregivers need to know to help keep the spread of the coronavirus at a minimum for themselves and their loved ones. We discuss what social distancing is, what it truly means, and how it can help minimize the risk of spreading novel viruses like COVID-19. We also discuss how practicing good hygiene habits, like regularly washing your hands and sanitizing surfaces, can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as when you should consider calling your doctor if you think you’re presenting symptoms of coronavirus.
“We don’t have an effective treatment or an effective cure or vaccine for COVID-19 right now, so an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure. If you can prevent ever being exposed to it, that’s our best option right now.” - Dr. Justin Vines
This
week on JeriTalk:
What COVID-19 is and why it’s considered a
novel virus
Why COVID-19 is a dangerous virus for the
elderly and people with compromised immune systems and why there are more
confirmed cases in the older population than in pediatric patients
What is social distancing and why it’s a
critical practice during global pandemics
What caregivers need to consider when caring
for their elderly loved ones during the COVID-19 outbreak
Determining when to visit your physician if
you think you or your loved one present symptoms of COVID-19
What caregivers can do to help prevent the
spread of the coronavirus
How we can stay socially connected during
times of quarantines and statewide lockdowns
Personal hygiene best practices and why using
masks and hand sanitizers is not the only way to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Resources
Mentioned:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What You Need to Know (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html) - Center for Disease Control
Connect with Dr. Justin Vines:
Total Healthcare (https://russellcares.com/total-healthcare/)
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