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Every Day Things, May 2015
Elderly woman with extended hand

I always think of caregiving in the big picture.  What does it mean to be a caregiver?  What does that role and relationship look like?  But, in reality, caregiving is not just a role, relationship, or an idea - it is also the sum of all the small daily activities that make up our lives.  In this newsletter, we offer tips and advice on the daily stuff in the hope that by improving on the little tasks we can free ourselves up for the bigger things!

SageMinder Team

Most of us would have to be living under a rock to not know  daily exercise is important, yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that about 80% of us do not get the exercise we should.  The CDC has set up guidelines telling us we should be exercising in some type of aerobic activity (moderately) at least 2 ? hours per week.  

 
Managing Elderly Medication

Medications are a big part of caregiving.  Seniors who take medications as prescribed are more likely to see health benefits.  When interviewed, most people think they do not need any help with remembering to take medications.  In studies, however, it turns out that about half of those taking medications fail to take them as prescribed and frequently forget doses altogether.  In the senior population, non-adherence is even higher ranging from 50-75%.

rubber ducks and senior bathing

 

While we are living in a society that bathes daily, it is likely that the senior in your life did not partake in a daily shower growing up. Daily baths are a relatively recent trend. However, regular cleaning is important for a variety of reasons including personal and social comfort.  Frequency of a full bath for a senior will depend on a variety of factors and will vary from person to person - so there is no right answer for all seniors.  

 
In This Issue:
Daily Exercise
Managing Medicines
Bathing and Hygeine
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hospice care and caring for the dying

 

With an increasingly aging population, the need for caregivers is rising as well. Although not always recognized, the role of a caregiver is very important. It is not just the importance of taking care of everyday needs; the financial role is also an important consideration.  

   

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