"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."- Franklin D. Roosevelt

This quote reminds us that we must not live with doubts.

Meredith

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Going to the doctor regularly is an important part of maintaining a healthy life especially as you age. However, such trips can be difficult when taking an aging loved one or someone you may be caring for whom may not be comfortable with regular doctor visits. Fortunately there are some things you can do to make these trips more manageable and even enjoyable from start to finish for everyone involved.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). The growing number of people in America who are now in charge of taking care of their parents and how this is affecting all areas of care including regular doctor visits.

2). When it's important to know if a primary caretaker should be involved with taking the aging adult to their regular check ups.

3). Why it's important to plan the trip ahead of time and know what to bring with you like a list of medications etc. to ensure smooth communication with the doctor or PCP.

4). Why having a checklist of items to cover with the doctor during the visit is important and how doing so can maximize check up experience for all parties.

5). Remember to be respectful of the person you are bringing to the appointment and treat them with kindness and patience to ensure a low stress environment.

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We hope the tips in this episode help you or someone you know who is caring for an aging adult. Feeling comfortable about taking regular trips to the doctor is important during our later years and making sure the right steps that are being taken before, during and after the visit is important to maintaining a regular checkup schedule.

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"Hold fast to dreams / For if dreams die / Life is a broken-winged bird /That cannot fly."-Langston Hughes

This quote reminds us that we must keep our dreams alive, hold on to them, and work hard towards them!

Meredith

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Your blood circulation plays an important role when it comes to your overall health. Making sure your body is receiving the proper amount of blood flow can make a big difference when it comes to living an active lifestyle.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why the topic of proper blood circulation is often overlooked when it comes to living a healthy and active lifestyle.

2). The most common causes of improper blood circulation which we may not realize.

3). How regular exercise greatly helps with maintaining proper blood flow.

4). How you can improve blood circulation through diet and incorporating healthier options in your meals each day.

5). Why it's never too late to take steps to improve your blood circulation no matter what age you are.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you're experiencing issues with proper blood circulation. Staying healthy for a longer life requires proper diet and regular exercise which all contribute to improving your blood circulation. Staying healthy and active longer is the goal and having good circulation is a pillar to this longevity.

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"Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do."- Ella Fitzgerald

This quote reminds us that we must persevere and keep going, and get to what we truly want to do!

Meredith

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Travelling is a past time we can all enjoy whether for vacation, visiting friends or work related. The process of either travelling by car or plane can also be somewhat stressful along the way but those who travel with loved ones who may be suffering from dementia has a whole different set of challenges.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What inspired this topic on travelling with someone with dementia and why we thought it was important to dedicate an episode to this issue.

2). Some of the common behaviors of someone who has dementia and the challenges they create for caregiving.

3). Why it's important to be very familiar with the patient's daily routine and how this will help prepare for travel.

4). Knowing how important it is to only go as fast as your patient is comfortable with to help keep them focused and not threatened by the rigors of travelling.

5). Why it's important to travel with all proper documentation about your patient's health, physicians, doctors and contacts in case any issues arise during travel.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who is a care taker for someone with dementia. Travelling with a patient in this condition can be challenging even before you leave the house and the better prepared you are, the better chances you have of making a smooth trip happen for you and your travel partner.

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"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -William James

This quote reminds us that what we do each day does make a difference…always remember this!

Meredith

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Staying active and exercising are well known pillars of maintaining health especially as you age. However, your eyesight rarely gets enough attention as also being a contributing factor to your overall health. Maintaining your vision at "age appropriate" levels is just as important to your health and wellness as physical exercise and diet. Moreover, there are things you can do to take care of your vision along the way which will help keep you independent and healthy long into your later years.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How our eyesight is key to our physical well being and independence especially as we grow older.

2). Why wearing the right glasses and keeping up with the maintenance on them is important to keeping you free of limitations (ie: walking, driving etc)

3). Some of the common reasons why taking care of our eyes gets put on the "back burner" more often than not which can lead to problems down the line.

4). How your diet has a direct correlation to your vision and eyesight health.

5). How smoking can effect you vision especially over a long period of time.

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We hope the tips in the episode are helpful to you especially if you are noticing issues with your eyesight or know that vision problems run in your family. There is no guarantee that your vision will be perfect as you get older but these tips will definitely help and give you the best chances of healthy eyesight for years to come.

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