Real World Real Health

Have you had an experience like this? You or your aging parents gets health tests or scans done and it's like an act of Congress to 1) get the provider's office to explain what the results mean and 2) know what the next steps are.

I have a very recent story about this in my own life so I thought I would share. Also, this experience reminded me of a few simple steps I take to be my own best healthcare advocate, and these steps can work for you and your aging parents too.

The reality of the current healthcare system is that we have to remain vigilant for our own best care and decisions - making healthcare decisions is hard b/c there are a lot of factors involved and we are all different wonderful humans! No one size fits all answer works! This also kinda sucks because we are not all specialists in everything health related!!!

With these few steps you can really help yourself and your loved ones get the answers you need. 

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xoxo,
Catie

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September always brings Fall Prevention Week... at the beginning of the fall season... catchy, eh?

Falling injury is actually the leading cause of injuries that lead to disability and death in older folks in America - yikes! You may know that falling is a problem for aging parents and other old folks but you might not know some really common things that cause more fall risk to our people. Today's quick episode reviews the commonly known and not-so-commonly known risk factors that you as a midlife kid of aging parents needs to be aware of. Not surprisingly, prevention is always better when it comes to fall risk!

There's also a Home Safety Evaluation checklist available for you this week on the blog - you can do this without your aging parents even knowing you're doing it! realworldrealhealth.com/blog

Check out the new logo while you're over there... the sunflower is in honor of my dad who grew up in Kansas :)
xoxo,
Catie

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This Small Tiny Practice (STP) is about getting our physical body moving in a bit more aggressive way - so great to express angry grief that I talked about the other week. Or to express general stress. Or to express any feeling that is Big! All you need is the room to stand up and your amazing body. Yes it is amazing it isn’t about looks - it’s about health, vitality, and your one wild & precious LIFE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realworldrealhealth/message

This Small Tiny Practice (STP) guides you through a super easy healthy feel good exercise - Qigong Shaking the Tree. Great for our bodies, minds, & spirits, this exercise feels so GOOD! This exercise is a great one to have in your toolbox! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realworldrealhealth/message

September is Cholesterol Education Month... yep it is a thing. As midlife women we take care of everyone else and probably know their cholesterol numbers better than our own! This episode quickly walks you through what cholesterol is needed for - we do need some in our bodies - and what we can do to overcome the bullshit excuses and keep our levels healthy. If you're a middle age woman and you would prefer not to have a heart attack or stroke (hand raised), give yourself 10 minutes to check this episode out. There's also a note about aging parents and their cholesterol up in here. Enjoy!

Here's a worksheet so you can develop yo' own cholesterol management plan! https://www.realworldrealhealth.com/post/no-thanks-heart-attack-cholesterol-education-for-midlife-women

xoxo,
Catie

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Angry grief is a being pissed off as a result of a sense of loss. The state of the world, covid variants, and whether I am drinking enough water - it all kind of adds up to angry grief. Here are 3 down and dirty strategies for dealing with angry grief that have worked for me lately. Let me know if they work for you!! xoxo, Catie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realworldrealhealth/message

I had a great question from an audience member - she asked, 'if my aging parents are doing ok now, is there anything I can do to prepare?' Why, yes there is! If you are a middle ager with aging parents there is no better time to prepare than Right Now.

Check out the shownotes over here: realworldrealhealth.com/blog

Come chat with me over on the 'gram: instagram.com/realworldrealhealth/
xoxo,
Catie

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Amazing peeps... spoiler alert - you can't control your aging parents. No matter how hard you try. And you can't make anyone else do anything related to your aging parents. You might feel overwhelmed and guilty about what is going on with your aging parents - but why? You might be wasting a sh*t ton of energy spinning in worry when there's no need.

Try a Clarity Brain Dump. Get all the sh*t in your head out. Help yourself make some positive choices and take actions that actually do help you and your aging parents.

Shownotes over here - realworldrealhealth.com/blog

xoxo,
Catie

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This Small Tiny Practice is one of the simplest and quickest ways I have found to get out of my head & away from the endless mind chatter... and into the moment. Because it's the moments in my life that make the memories, and I want to savor my moments on the planet! Join me!

xoxo
Catie

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My dad died from skin cancer. Yes, seriously. Today's episode reviews UV (sun) safety for us midlifers and our aging parents. We can't change the skin damage that's already been done, but we can choose sun safety now!

The episode overviews risk factors for skin cancer, different types of skin cancer, and what to watch out for on your own skin.

Come talk about it on Insta: @realworldrealhealth

And grab the Aging Parent Prep for Midlife Kids workbook on our website realworldrealhealth.com 

xoxo,
Catie

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