By 2030, all Boomers will be 65+ — for Gen X and Millennials that means if you haven’t done some caregiving for a parent yet, you soon. It's one of the reasons why I started How's Your Boomer? but finding my people out there has been slow going. So I was thrilled when I came across Gray Monster a smart, cheeky, free newsletter that’s geared towards supporting folks, supporting their folks as they age, founded by Kim Elliot. Drop in to learn more about Gray Monster and how we can all do better for caregivers and those they care for.

Should your Boomer have a hospital "go bag" packed and at the ready? Probably. Older adults (average age 77) account for 70% of all ER to hospital admissions. We connected with Dr. Stephanie Mueller, MD, MPH, to talk about how to prepare for an unexpected-yet-(kindof)-expected hospital stay.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/publish/post/191278563

Tune in for my chat with Barry Jacobs, clinical psychologist, author, healthcare consultant, and family caregiving expert. He’s also a Boomer so I tapped him for his take on how Gen X and Millennials can prepare as the caregiving baton is passed from Boomers to us (if you aren’t already in the race).

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/passing-the-caregiving-baton

This week’s topic is one so many folks have asked about: how to downsize and declutter with your Boomer. So I connected with Sonya Weisshappel founder and CEO of Seriatim, Inc. and author of Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer. Organizer pro tip: Drop judgement and instead approach the experience with the curiosity of an archivist, a storyteller, or a family historian.

For links and more helpful info: https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/decluttering-with-the-chaos-whisperer

Caregiving is hard. So I was thrilled to connect with Courtney Martin author, journalist, and podcast host who keeps it real about improving care for elders, caregivers, and navigating dementia with grace and humor.

For more info and helpful links on this topic and more, visit the Substack post

My favorite vet-on-speed-dial (and dear pal) Dr. Kate Wissel, DVM, believes that everyone, no matter their situation, can benefit greatly from a human-animal bond. Pets can help decrease stress and loneliness, elevate mood and provide purpose. But, there’s different criteria for older pet lovers to consider before welcoming Rover into their life.

Link to the Substack blog post.

We’ve not shied away from heavy topics (finances, family dynamics, grief) on How's Your Boomer? But today's episode with Angel Grant on honoring end-of-life wishes is the weightiest one yet. True to her name, Angel, co-founder of Death Over Dinner, brought light and a gentle touch to one dense topic.

https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/tonights-menu-discussions-on-dying

Continuing on the less-stuff theme, we're talking about making memories with your Boomer. Get vetted tips for multi-gen travel done right from Jeralyn Gerba, co-founder of the travel platform Fathom. Hint: knowing your family's points of tension and points of love is key for success.

For more info on this topic, check out the How's Your Boomer? Substack (it's free!): https://howsyourboomer.substack.com/p/road-trip-multi-gen-travel-tips-with