Everyone has a story, this episode talks about how to get it ready for publication.

Everyone has a story to tell. Back in early fall 2017, I had an experience with my Mom that was funny after it was all over. Retelling the experience online garnered a fair number of comments that I should write a book. I thought the same thing, but I thought it would be a better book if I waited for Mom's Alzheimer's journey to end.

Three months later, I had a crazy idea to start a podcast. That's been a significant journey on its own, and it's had plenty of benefits. I have not abandoned the idea of writing a book, I just needed an angle that was fresh enough to be worth the effort. Understanding when the right idea came along, I'd know.
Along my podcast hosting journey, I've “met” a lot of people. Everyone is interesting and has a unique perspective on caregiving. Sometimes, people find me, and occasionally, their story isn't one I thought of telling.

That's the case with today's guest. He's the author of 2 best-selling books, the host of a top-rated technology podcast, and his third book is due out this summer. We connected through a service that matches people with writers and reporters. Yours truly will have two quotes about podcasting in his new book.

When Ramesh told me he'd be a guest any time, I wanted I asked him what he would speak on, and that's how today's episode was born.

While planning for our chat, the idea for my book popped into my head. Just like I knew it would when the idea was ready to be born.

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Falls can be deadly for older adults.

 
Fall prevention is an important part of caregiving.  Most of us have probably heard a story about someone who is healthy, vibrant, active even, falling, breaking a hip, and dying within a few weeks. If you haven't tuned in to the episode on Frailty, that explains a lot of the “why” this happens. This week, Dr. Elena is back talking about how we can prevent falls from happening in the first place.

 There are many good reasons to do what we can to prevent falls, but some of the less obvious ones might interest you. Did you know that when an older adult falls, their hospital stays can be twice as long? If you're a Dr. Elena fan then you know hospitals can be the worst place for older adults.

 The risk for falling increases with age and the risk is greater for women. Insert eye roll emoji here. One-fourth of seniors who fracture a hip from a fall will die within six months of the injury. Approximately 9,500 deaths in older Americans are associated with falls each year. Obviously. fall prevention is necessary for all of us to understand.

The statistics also prove how important it is to maintain our balance as we age too. I was blessed to have a personal trainer who was 14 years older than me (and female). If you think that meant she was easier on me you're wrong, but she did have a unique focus on how to use exercise to age well. Balance moves were an important part of what she taught me.
Balance & Fall Prevention
I've been working on a new program and one of the moves is 100% balance. There are four options to increase the challenge. I'm working on the hardest variation, standing on one foot, knee at a 45-degree angle to the floor, eyes closed. I make sure there is something to grab for stability so I don't fall over and land on a dog but I'm getting better!

One day I'll post an Instagram story video with the 4 different moves. As soon as I can do all of them without falling over!

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Becoming more me with EFT is another way of learning coping skills.

What is EFT? Your body is more powerful than you can imagine. Filled with life, energy, and a compelling ability for self-healing, you can take control of this power by engaging in a tapping practice.

Having been documented extensively, the benefits of tapping (EFT) include the ability to shift our thoughts and mood more quickly than conventional therapies. Tapping is a gentle form of soothing touch. Brain wave studies show that tapping energy affects the deep subconscious. Touch is comforting.

No one knows how EFT works. However it works, tapping seems to activate our body’s innate self-healing intelligence and allows us to transform our lives. Case histories abound, showing tremendous changes in anxieties, fears, and phobias.

Find Theresa here https://www.theresalearlevine.com

Get the e-book here!

https://go.becomingmoremewitheft.com/emotional-freedom-for-caregivers

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Learn Positive Coping Skills through an online study.

Are you wishing there was a way to learn to be happier, to have more positive coping skills? Listening to this episode might be just what you need!

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease may make you eligible for the LEAF Study. Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of California San Francisco are testing an online positive emotion skill-building program to help caregivers cope with stress.

Living through the insanity of  2020 forced me to learn new coping skills and I had to use them all. Given that we're caregivers we're sure to need more. As a result of participating in this study, you're sure to gain some new coping skills.

The LEAF Study
Email: LEAFstudy@northwestern.edu
Visit us: http://leafstudy.ucsf.edu
Ready to get started? Take our eligibility screener: https://is.gd/LEAF2study

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