Being in caretaking is one of the most important jobs or positions to take on when it comes to caring for the aging or those in need. It can be demanding and even stressful at times but also very rewarding in making the difference in someone's life. It is also easy to lose sight one the most important aspect to caretaking, making sure you as the caretaker is being taken care of.

Putting your health and wellness first as a priority is key to maintaining an independent life and allowing yourself the necessary rest time to recharge will give you the ability to be your best at your job especially when you are needed most.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). The definition of a "Caretaker" and what their roles and responsibilities usually entail.

2). Why it's important to also prioritize your health and wellness as a caretaker so that you can be the best version of yourself when taking care of someone else.

3). Helpful ways you can plan healthy meals around the eating times of the person you are caring for to ensure you are also eating healthy and not allowing your meals to be an after thought.

4). Planning tips on how you can better schedule your day around caretaking so that you get better sleep at night which will help you recharge your mind, body and soul.

5). The importance of staying socially connected to close family and friends while you are away from caretaking.

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We hope the tips and information in this episode are helpful to you if you or someone you know is a primary care taker. Taking care of our aging or those who need it most is needed in all facets of life and making sure those who take on this role are caring for themselves is just as important.

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"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." - Diane Ackerman

This quote reminds us that we need to fill each day with so much good, not just live the length of each day!

Meredith

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Regular exercise is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle especially as you age. Keeping a schedule of workouts helps build consistency and confidence in sustaining a healthy future.

But what happens when you hit a "funk" or encounter an unexpected injury that sidelines you for a period of time? There are many things that occur in life that can throw surprises into your regular schedule which can keep you from staying on track with exercise. This can cause feelings of "falling behind" or lagging with your routine exercises.

Luckily, there are some easy tips you can follow which will help you get back into the game and feeling great both in body and mind.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What events, thoughts or circumstances in life can make us feel like we're not exercising enough and why this is more common than we may think.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients over the years and their thoughts on keeping up with exercise and staying active.

3). Why it's important to not "over set" your fitness goals if you've been away from exercising for a long time or are just getting started.

4). The importance of finding workouts and exercises that you enjoy doing and how that's helpful for your motivation each day.

5). The physical, mental and emotional benefits of regular exercise and remembering why this is important for your overall and long term health.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you feel un-motivated to exercise after a long break or if you're just having trouble getting started for the first time. There's no shame in taking time off and when you're ready to come back to exercise, we hope the information in this episode helps motivate you to get moving towards a longer and healthier future.

Team Meredith

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