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.
When it came time to care for our aging mothers, our first thought was, "Of course they can stay at home—we’ll figure it out." But we quickly learned there’s so much more to it. In this episode, we’re sharing our personal stories, the surprising costs, the emotional toll, the things no one tells you, and the parts that completely caught us off guard.
If you’re already going through this or know it’s just around the corner, we hope t...
In Part 2, we’re back in the care managing trenches—this time tackling the last 9 tips from The Arbor Company’s article “18 Tips for Dealing with Stubborn Aging Parents.” From boundary-setting gymnastics to mastering the art of selective hearing, we’re breaking it down with humor, exasperation, and the occasional wine-fueled truth bomb.
Thanks to The Arbor Company for the inspiration: https://www.arborcompany.com/blog/18-tips-for-...
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
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!
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...
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 c...
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.
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 moth...
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...
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