Whiskey, Lollipops & Eye Needles: A Wild Week of Caregiving

Whiskey, Lollipops & Eye Needles: A Wild Week of Caregiving

In this episode the Rolling Rogans recap a hectic week of caregiving: managing Joe's mother with moderate dementia as her snowbird boyfriend prepares to leave, experimenting with AI (Grok and Alexa) for companionship, and handling repetitive agitation and narcissistic behavior. They relive a tense retina appointment and injection, share creative calming tactics (respite gummies and a tiny bottle of Crown Royal), and search for better medical support. Through humor and honesty they emphasize self-care, boundaries, and finding community for others facing similar challenges. 🚘Get 3 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) or up to $1,000 off with my referral link. https://www.tesla.com/referral/joseph112105 [https://www.tesla.com/referral/joseph112105] ❤️ Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/RollingRogans [http://buymeacoffee.com/RollingRogans] for one time donations and monthly subscriptions. Thank you for your support! 👉 Website: RollingRogans.com [http://RollingRogans.com]

Our Changing Views on Death and Aging

A candid conversation about aging, death, being true to yourself, and the importance of honesty and gratitude. We share our personal stories, philosophical insights, and practical advice on navigating life's final stages with dignity and purpose. Also tune in for a quick Rogan's weekly recap and "wise words" from mom in a Baby Boomer Bean Break. Key Topics: -Aging and death acceptance. -Honesty and its impact on health and longevity. -Have you thought about how you will be when you leave this world? Takeaways: -Embrace aging as a natural and golden phase of life. -Honesty and authenticity are vital for mental and physical health. -Practicing gratitude can significantly improve quality of life in old age. ❤️ Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/RollingRogans [http://buymeacoffee.com/RollingRogans] for one time donations and monthly subscriptions. Thank you for your support! 👉 Website: RollingRogans.com [http://RollingRogans.com]

Our Self-Care Changed Mom's Dementia Behavior

After making some positive changes around our homestead, we noticed a big shift — not just in our own stress levels, but in Mom’s dementia behavior as well. We talk about the power of taking care of ourselves first, how small changes in our environment affected her dementia symptoms, and why staying calm makes such a difference when caregiving.  Laugh with us during the Rogan's Weekly Recap segment and stick around for the real life proof that our loved ones with dementia feel our energy and emotions more than what we're saying.  A hopeful and practical episode for anyone on this journey.   ❤️ Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/RollingRogans [http://buymeacoffee.com/RollingRogans] for one time donations and monthly subscriptions. Thank you for your support! 🍏Green Chef Meal Service Affiliate Link Get a Free Box using our link. Get organic, gluten free, and other diet specific meals portioned and ready to cook. https://www.greenchef.com/freebox/Mzc4ODc3NDE2LTAtNC01Ny1DRw [https://www.greenchef.com/freebox/Mzc4ODc3NDE2LTAtNC01Ny1DRw] 👉 Website: RollingRogans.com [http://rollingrogans.com/]

Depression, Loss, and Finding A New Path: How Van Life Saved Me

Join us for an insightful conversation with our van life nomad friend Matt Pfeifer as he shares his journey through dealing with life long depression, how van life taught him self discovery, and embracing the reality of death. Discover how self-reliance, photography, movie influences, and life's unexpected moments shaped his path.   Matt shares the tragic loss of both of his parents to illness within days of each other, how him and his siblings managed their parents passing, and the resilience of his version of the art of aging.   ❤️ Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/RollingRogans [http://buymeacoffee.com/RollingRogans] for one time donations and monthly subscriptions. Thank you for your support! 👉 Website: RollingRogans.com [http://rollingrogans.com/]

Day in the Life of a Dementia Family Caregiver: Real Life Stories

A detailed look into the daily life of caregivers managing health crises, home repairs, jobs, and personal growth, highlighting the importance of boundaries, self-care, and resilience. We share a moment to moment play by play of one of Amy's busiest days to emphasize the constant movement that many caregivers feel obligated to do.  This episode also debuts our 77 year old mom's "Baby Boomer Bean Break" segment that she wanted to do. She shares her thoughts on how things have changed and her aged wisdom while she drinks coffee in her comfy chair. ❤️ Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/RollingRogans [http://BuyMeACoffee.com/RollingRogans] for one time donations and monthly subscriptions. Thank you for your support! 👉 Website: RollingRogans.com [http://rollingrogans.com/]