Welcome to the Babs and Dot Show - When Moms Age, and Daughters Adapt (or not)! Join us as we navigate the joys, challenges, and surprises of caring for our aging mothers, "Babs" and "Dot." With every episode, we share heartfelt stories, frustrations, unexpected laughter, and moments of connection. Whether you're a caregiver, care manager, or just curious about the journey, this is your space to listen, relate, and maybe even find a smile along the way.
The Real Costs of Long-Term Care: Part 3 - Nursing Homes
Babs and Dot explore the true costs and considerations of nursing home care, differentiating it from assisted living for families facing this complex decision.
7 Aug 2025
The Real Costs of Long-Term Care: Part 2 – Assisted Living
The hosts of The Babs and Dot Show explore assisted living options, discussing costs and unexpected considerations for long-term care.
30 Jun 2025
The Real Costs of Long-Term Care: Part 1 – In-Home Care Realities
Hosts of "The Babs and Dot Show" share personal stories about the unexpected financial and emotional challenges of providing in-home care for aging parents, offering insights for those facing similar situations.
29 May 2025
Care Managing When They are Aging AND Stubborn!! | Part 2
The hosts of "The Babs and Dot Show" discuss strategies for care management, specifically addressing challenges and offering advice for dealing with stubborn aging parents.
2 May 2025
Care Managing When They are Aging AND Stubborn!! | Part 1
They’re getting older… but that doesn’t mean they’re getting easier. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to care for aging family members who are just a little (or a lot) stubborn. From power struggles to laugh-out-loud moments, we’re sharing stories, real talk, and a few tips for keeping your cool.
📝 Thank you to The Arbor Company: https://www.arborcompany.com/blog/18-tips-for-dealing-with-stubborn-aging-parents (https://www.arborcompany.com/blog/18-tips-for-dealing-with-stubborn-aging-parents)
3 Apr 2025
Tech & Aging Parents: Help or Hindrance?
Technology can be a lifesaver for aging parents—but it can also be a headache. In this episode of The Babs and Dot Show, we dive into the struggles of texting, the risks of online scams, and the fine line between helping and hovering. We share personal stories, a few laughs, and some hard truths about balancing independence and safety. If you're navigating this with your own parents, you’re not alone!
14 Mar 2025
Wait… Do They Need Help or Just Being Stubborn?
Figuring out when your aging parent actually needs help is like decoding a secret language—one where “I’m fine” sometimes means “I just fell, but don’t worry about it.” In this episode of The Babs and Dot Show, we dive into the tricky balance of doing too much vs. not enough, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs they might need support, and why they insist on doing things that make us lose sleep. Plus, we’ll go through a handy list of 11 signs it’s time to step in—whether they admit it or not!
[edit, in this episode, at some point we mention "Medicaid, "we meant "Medicare."]
Please email us with questions today!
babsanddot@gmail.com (mailto:babsanddot@gmail.com)
Articles mentioned in this episode:
7 Reasons Why Independence Is Important for Seniors
https://caringseniorservice.com/blog/7-reasons-why-independence-is-important-for-seniors/ (https://caringseniorservice.com/blog/7-reasons-why-independence-is-important-for-seniors/)
11 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Senior Care
https://health.usnews.com/senior-care/caregiving/articles/identifying-the-right-time-for-senior-care (https://health.usnews.com/senior-care/caregiving/articles/identifying-the-right-time-for-senior-care)
1 Mar 2025
Malibu Madness: When Mom Buys Two Cars… but Shouldn’t Be Driving
In this episode of Babs & Dot, we dive into the wild, frustrating, and often hilarious realities of caregiving for aging parents. When a 93-year-old mom—who should not be driving—decides to buy not one, but two cars, chaos (and family intervention) ensues.
How do you balance elderly independence, family responsibility, and safety—especially when your parent refuses to give up the car keys? We’ll talk about navigating difficult conversations, dealing with aging and memory concerns, setting healthy caregiving boundaries, and the unexpected comedy that comes with it all.
If you’re facing the challenge of helping an aging parent transition out of driving—or just need a laugh—this episode is for you.
Creds to www.floraphonic.com (http://www.floraphonic.com) for the screeching tire sounds effects.
13 Feb 2025
5 Realizations That Hit Hard: The Unseen Journey of Care Managing, PART 2
In today’s episode, we’re kicking off Part 2 of our conversation where we’ll continue to share some of the realizations that hit hard on our journey of caring for our mothers. Enjoy!
Also, in case you need them, these are the bandages I ordered for my mom.
Dimora Silicone Foam Dressing with Border Adhesive (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093FJP1LQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1)
30 Jan 2025
5 Realizations That Hit Hard: The Unseen Journey of Care Managing, PART 1
In today’s episode, we’re kicking off Part 1 of a two-part series in which we’ll share some of the realizations that truly hit us hard on our journey of caring for our mothers. We’ll talk through the first half of the lessons we’ve learned—some big surprises and some practical takeaways that have made a difference in how we manage care as we navigate the complexities of caring for our aging, precious, and sometimes challenging mothers.
*The correct name of our delicious wine of choice for the night is "Winemakers Selection Red Blend," and the winemaker is Andrea Brambila (sorry, Andrea).
2 Jan 2025
Why are We Doing This?
Welcome to The Babs and Dot Show!
We’re two friends navigating the uncharted waters of our moms aging—and let’s be honest, we’re figuring it out as we go. Our mothers, Babs and Dot, are at the heart of our lives, and their growing need for care has thrown us into a world we never saw coming.
This podcast is our way of processing it all: the confusion, the frustrations, the unexpected laughs, and the deep love that keeps us going. We started this podcast because we know we’re not alone, and we wanted a space to share real, honest conversations about what it’s like to watch our moms age and adapt—or not.
Whether you’re at the start of a similar journey or just want to listen in on two friends trying to make sense of it all, we hope you’ll join us for the ride.
Connect with us today!
Email: babsanddot@gmail.com (mailto:babsanddot@gmail.com)
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