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5 Tips for Breaking Procrastination Habits

By Roz Jones

As you might guess, breaking your procrastination habit is going to be as difficult as creating a productive one. 

Here are some tips to help you along the way.

  • Become aware of when you are procrastinating. 
    • Figure out when and why you are putting something off. Increase your awareness of what you’re doing instead of the task that needs doing. 
  • Write down when and why you are doing it and how it makes you feel. 
    • This helps you establish a baseline and then you can analyze and recognize why you are doing it.
  • Switch it out.
    • Once you know why and when you’re following the procrastination routine, find a temporary or permanent replacement habit for it. For example, if you’re putting off a big project because you don’t have time for it, break it up into smaller tasks you can work on daily. 
  • Choose a new approach that works for you. 
    • Some people can quit a behavior all at once while others need to quit, gradually. Put into place accountability and rewards systems when you take action instead of procrastinating. 
  • Replace the bad behavior with positive behavior until it becomes a habit.
    • This can be as simple as using apps to help you be more productive and make it easier to get organized, so you know what you need to be doing.

Procrastination doesn’t have to always get you down. I hope these tips will help you to kick your procrastination habits to the curb as you prepare for the new year!

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The Link Between Health, Stress & Procrastination

By Roz Jones

As you’ve probably experienced, procrastination can have a huge impact on your success in life. It can also have a big impact on your physical and mental health.

Procrastination is linked to mental health problems like stress and anxiety. When you put off tasks, it leads to stress over having to get things done at the last minute. This can lead to anxiety, fear, and feelings of depression.

This stress can then lead to physical symptoms that can be deadly such as cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Too much and continual stress is bad for your health as it can lead to insomnia, chronic headaches, stiff muscles, chest pain, fatigue, low sex drive, upset stomach, and obesity.

Procrastination leads to irritability, sadness, restlessness, and excitability, as well as a lack of focus or feeling, overwhelmed and anxious.

Our moods, resulting from procrastinating, can lead us to overeat, exercise less often, have social withdrawal, have angry outbursts, and have drug, alcohol, or tobacco abuse.

We might end up postponing health checkups that would catch problems early or not taking care of ourselves in a healthy way.

All of these can be prevented by reducing or putting a halt to procrastinating. We’ll look at ways to do this later.

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The Basics of Part D Medicare

By Roz Jones

You’re a caregiver. You understand the complex world of insurance and health care. But when it comes to Part D Medicare, you may feel like you’re in over your head. Part D Medicare is a prescription drug plan offered by private insurance companies that are approved by Medicare. It is available to people who have Medicare Part A and/or B, which covers hospital and medical insurance, respectively. 

What is Part D?

Part D is a prescription drug coverage plan that is available to Medicare beneficiaries. This plan helps to cover the costs of prescription drugs that are not covered under Original Medicare. Part D plans are offered by private insurance companies and each plan has its own list of covered drugs, called a formulary. 

How Part D Works

Part D plans vary, so it’s important to do your research to find the one that best meets your aging loved one’s needs. Some plans have low monthly premiums but high deductibles, while others have higher premiums but low deductibles. There is also a wide range in the types and costs of drugs covered by each plan. All plans must offer at least a standard level of coverage set by Medicare. 

Once you enroll your aging loved one in a Part D plan, they will usually pay a monthly premium. They may also have to pay an annual deductible before their coverage begins. After that, they will typically pay coinsurance or copayment for each prescription filled. Some plans charge a late enrollment penalty if you do not sign up for Part D when you first become eligible. 

Part D Medicare can be confusing, but as a caregiver, it’s important to have a basic understanding of how it works. By doing your research and comparing plans, you can find the one that best suits your aging loved one’s needs. And remember, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your local Medicare office for more information.

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Caregivers Trust Your Instincts!

By Roz Jones

Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding, but also challenging, jobs out there. You are constantly juggling many different tasks and responsibilities, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed.  It is important to remember that you are the expert on your patients and their care and that you should always trust your instincts!

As a caregiver, you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. Not only do you have to provide physical care for your patients, but you also have to provide emotional support. It can be easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day grind and forget why you became a caregiver in the first place. Remembering why you became a caregiver can help you refocus and approach your job with fresh eyes. 

It is also important to build a support network of family and friends who can offer emotional support when needed. Being a caregiver can be emotionally draining, and it is important to have people in your life who understand what you are going through. These people can offer words of wisdom or just a listening ear when needed. 

Finally, always trust your instincts! You are the expert on your patients and their care. If something doesn’t feel right, or if you have a gut feeling about something, always listen to it. You know your patients better than anyone else, and chances are if something feels off then it probably is. 

Being a caregiver is a challenging but rewarding job. Always remember why you became a caregiver in the first place, build a supportive network of family and friends, and always trust your instincts!

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2. Tools and Resources:  Find caregiver stress management tools and gain perspective from other caregivers’ experiences.

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Medicare, Medicaid, and Hospice Care: What Services Are Covered?

By Roz Jones

When a loved one is nearing the end of their life, it’s important to know what kind of care is available to them and how it will be covered. Hospice care is a type of skilled care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients who are facing a terminal illness. While hospice care can be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and at home, most hospice care is provided in the home.

Medicare and Medicaid are two government-sponsored programs that can help cover the cost of hospice care. In general, Medicare will cover hospice care for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, while Medicaid will cover hospice care for patients with a life expectancy of two months or less.

What Services Are Covered Under Medicare?
Medicare will cover all services related to the terminal illness and its management, including:

  • Doctor services
  • Nursing care
  • Medical equipment (like hospital beds)
  • Prescriptions
  • Home health aides
  • Social work services
  • Dietician services
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Grief counseling
  • Short-term inpatient care (for pain and symptom management)

What Services Are Covered Under Medicaid?

In addition to the services covered under Medicare, Medicaid will also cover:

  • RN Case Management Services (which may include physician services, social work services, homemaker services, and physical therapy)
  • Respite Care (to give caregivers a much-needed break)

When it comes time to make decisions about end-of-life care, it’s important to know what options are available and how they will be covered. Hospice care is a type of skilled care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients who are facing a terminal illness. Medicare and Medicaid are two government-sponsored programs that can help cover the cost of hospice care. In general, Medicare will cover hospice care for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, while Medicaid will cover hospice care for patients with a life expectancy of two months or less. Knowing what services are covered under each program can help you make the best decision for your loved one’s care.

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2. Tools and Resources:  Find caregiver stress management tools and gain perspective from other caregivers’ experiences.

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