Moving can be stressful. There are many factors that can make a move difficult like arranging for packing time, boxing, plans for furniture, transportation, getting people to help you and so many more. But this can also be a lofty task for an aging person as well. In most cases, older adults will not be able to move by themselves which means they will need help.

This can also be stressful as not all moves are always wanted, but needed. As part of our "Caretaker series", before deciding on the technicalities of moving, there are important factors to consider which will help make a move much easier for and aging person even if it is under un-wanted circumstances.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How moving can be difficult especially as you age or someone you care for ages and some of the challenges involved in getting started.

2). Be sure to keep lines of communication open during the process so that everyone feels respected and not rushed into making un-wanted decisions about items in their home.

3). When hiring movers, make sure the aging person is comfortable with the people entering their home by introducing everyone and getting familiar with names etc.

4). Making sure to treat items in the home with respect and compassion when moving them to a new home.

5). The importance of following up with the aging adult after the move has taken place to make sure they feel comfortable in their new space.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be contemplating moving or helping and aging adult move. Taking the necessary steps to make sure everyone involved is comfortable, is important to ensure a successful move for all involved.

Team Meredith

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"Ageing is just another word for living." - Cindy Joseph

This quote reminds us that to age is a wonderful thing, as it means we are fortunate enough to live!

Meredith

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Adding resistance to your regular workouts is a great way to build strength and stability. In addition, ankle weights can also be used to help do the same for most lower body and cardio exercises. But are they useful for everyone?

If you've never used ankle weights than you may be asking how they can actually help you over traditional weights like dumbbells etc. Luckily we have a few "pros & cons" to check out before you make the decision that is right for you.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why Meredith uses ankle weights in many of her exercise videos and some of her thoughts on their effectiveness.

2). Some basic information on what ankle weights are and some of the different designs you can find.

3). How using ankle weights (and other types of weights) can help strengthen your bones over time.

4). The importance of having good stability as you age and how ankle weights can help develop this.

5). Some of the challenges of using ankle weights especially if you've never used them before and what to watch for to avoid injury.

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We hope the tips we've discussed in this episode are helpful to you if you're looking to incorporate ankle weights into your regular workout routines. If used properly they can be a great addition to most types of exercises and help add strength but they may not be for all levels of fitness. Before you decide to purchase ankle weights, be sure you evaluate all aspects and make your decisions based on your research here.

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