CareNovate Magazine - Premier Edition Issue #1

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PREMIER ISSUE
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Summer/Fall2013*Issue#1
Are You Ready For
ObamaCare?
Read This Issue & Get Covered!
Medication
Alert?Questions to ask your doctor.
Elder Care
Options
Part 1 of 8 series for Baby
Boomers & Adults caring for
their loved ones.
Tweetable
tipsincluding
websites, apps, tools
for Caregivers &
Patients.
Empowering Caregivers,
Women & Families Globally!

IN EVERY ISSUE
Editors NOTES - 4
Contributors - Many Thanks
- 8
Book Club - 24
Products/Services We Dig - 43
Real Life, Real Care - 52
Questions & Inspiring Quotes
"Sticky Note" Tips
CAREGIVING
INSIGHTS
Actions of a True
CareNovator - pg. 10
Communication 101 - pg. 14
What makes Caregivers
Healthy? - pg. 28
HEALTH
& WELLNESS
Learn ObamaCare & Get
Covered - pg. 16
Washed Your Hands Laterly?
- pg. 32
Skin Health, Naturally - pg. 50
SOCIAL HEALTH
RESOURCES
Pinterest for Health - pg. 44
ELDER/SENIOR
CARE
Elder Care Series - Adult Day
Care Options - pg. 20
HEALTH
LITERACY
6 Steps to Patient-Provider
Communication - pg. 58
MEDICATION
SAFETY
Shedding new light on
Sunscreen - pg. 12
10 questions to ask before
taking any medications - pg.
17
Social Media Campaign -
#Medsafety Tips for
Caregivers - pg. 60
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Editor's Notes
It is with much excitement that I present to you -
the first digital edition of CareNovate Magazine.
Created by sandwich generation caregivers &
health care professionals just for YOU.
Caregiving is heroic, loving and rewarding, yes it can be. However, the role can be
lonely, overwhelming, and scary. Our complex & costly health care system is in
constant flux and with these changes, presents more hoops to navigate. Low health
literacy costs billions on an annual basis and medication safety and adherence (the
other drug problem) continues to be an issue of many discussion and innovation.
Our aging population are living longer due to medical innovations but we have
caregiving crisis to remedy.
In this issue and everyone after this (we are already working on issue #2), you will
find practical medication safety tips, social health resources and health literacy
insights from experts. These tips and resources aims to empower you with evidence
based information, data, tips, resources so you can be a health care partner with your
providers.
This magazine will serve as a source of inspiration and motivation to help you in
those moments when you need a hand or a word of encouragement or
acknowledgment. We support you. Be strong & stay positive.
Subscribe free to this magazine and contact us with your suggestions for
improvements and future stories. Have an amazing summer & don't forget to take
care of yourself.
Remember, in Health & Care
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INTRO

Elder & Senior Care Fact
Did You Know?
U.S. senior citizen has reported having
skipped medications or not filled
prescriptions because of cost:
1 in 5#healthoutcomes
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Contributors
Goldina Erowele, PharmD
CareNovate Magazine
carenovatemag.com
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Clinical pharmacist & co-founder of CareNovate
Magazine. Prior to a career in pharmacy, Dr Erowele was
a certified nursing assistant (CNA), passionate about
helping the senior and elderly population. Attended
Howard University College of Pharmacy. She enjoys her
many roles especially as a daughter, sister, friend, wife
and a mother of three beautiful children.
Dawn Navaratnasingam
The Well Norished Family
thewellnourishedfamily.com
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Devoted wife, fulfill her passion of working with
fellow busy mothers to regain balance in their lives
and strengthen family harmony. She earned her BS
from The Ohio State University and MS from American
University. prior to receiving her training from the
Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She
is certified by the American Association of
Drugless Practitioners. She leads wellness workshops
and offers individual as well as group health and
nutrition coaching.

Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN, GCM
Author - The Coming
Elder Boom - www.elderboom.org
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Passionate nurse & a nationally known eldercare and
aging expert and the best-selling and award-winning
author of Behind the Old Face: Aging in America and
the Coming Elder Boom. Angil has over 30 years
experience in geriatric care and advocacy. She is
available for speaking engagements and consulting
for families and professionals.
Judy Fox
When The Table Turns
www.whenthetableturns.com
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Born in New York City, Ms. Fox received a BA in
English literature and MA in Teaching English as a
Second language. Traveled extensively, an artist and
currently doing research on a documentary being
made on an extraordinary woman historian. For the
past year, she has been living most of the time with
her 97 year old mother and started a blog site with a
good friend called “When the table turns.”
www.whenthetableturns.com
We appreciate our Contributors!
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7ACTIONS
OF A TRUE
CARENOVATOR
*********************
7ACTIONS
OFATRUE
CARENOVATOR

Eats fruits, veges & execise,
at least 30 minutes walk.
Takes 5 minutes break when
things gets hectic & ASK FOR HELP!
Always compliment friends & strangers.
It really does the soul good.
Celebrates all sucesses.
Pats themselves in the back for all they for others.
Yes, you!
Always grateful for what they have, prays & have
faith.
Tries not to focus on the bad that happended
yesterday, she/he marches forward
& look foward to the wonders of tomorrow.
Prepares for doctors appointments ahead of time,
make list of concerns & ask all questions.
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Shedding New Lights
on Sunscreen
By Dr G. Erowele
We all enjoy spending time outside in the sun. But did you know that skin cancer is
the most common type of cancer in the U.S.?
While some types of skin cancer are highly curable, others are much more
dangerous and aggressive.
The Food Drug & Administration (FDA) recently changed rules doe sunscreen
labels. How can you choose the best option for you and your family? Below are
some of the things you need to know to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful
rays.
Here are some updates on the statistics, guidelines and what to look for when
shopping for sunscreen at the stores.
Yes, summer is here and the rays
are shinning with delight. Recent data
from the American Cancer Society
(ACS) estimates that
--- 1 American dies every HOUR from
skin cancer.
--- More than 3.5 million new cases of
skin cancer diagnosed.
--- 2.2 million people treated in the U.S.
each year.
--- 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed
with skin cancer.
The Good News:
There are preventive measures &
sunscreen! Skin cancer is highly curable
if discovered early.
What is SPF?
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating is a
measure of the time it takes
one to sunburn without wearing
sunscreen as opposed to the time it
would take with sunscreen on. Higher
SPF values also indicate higher levels of
UVB rays, but none offers 100%
protection.
Difference b/w UVA & UVB?
When you think sunrays, think UVB rays
= Sun Burn
UVA rays = Penetrate the skin & causes
wrinkling, leathering, sagging, and
other light-induced effects of aging.
Sunscreens vary in their ability to
protect against UVA and UVB.
TIPS: Read the next page for all the
newhowever the key takeaways
includes:
1. Use a water-proof sunscreen.
2. Buy a suncreen with SPF 30 or higher

Reapply sunscreen
at least every 2 hours,
more often if you’re
sweating or jumping
in and out of the water.
Limit time in the sun,
especially between
the hours of
10 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
when the sun’s rays
are most intense.
Look for "broad spectrum" sunscreen to provide
protection against both ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) and
ultraviolet A radiation (UVA).
New suncreens products CANNOT claim "sunblock" or
"water proof" or "water-or-sweat-resistant"
Sunscreen products that
protect against
all types of sun-induced
skin damage will be labeled
"Broad Spectrum" and
“SPF 15” (or higher) on the
front.
Not all sunscreens
are created equal.
Skin Safety Source - Food Drug Administration, American Cancer Society, Skin Cancer Prevention.org,
Everyone is potentially
susceptible to sunburn
and the other
detrimental effects of
exposure to UV
radiation
Remember, cloudy
days does not mean
anything.
You can still BURN!
So You must use
SUNCREEN!!!
Prevention is
the KEY.

More Sunscreen
Tips
1
Apply sunscreen 15 minutes
before going out in the
sun.
2
If you don't have much
hair, apply sunscreen to
the top of your head, or
wear a hat.
3
Give babies and children
extra care in the sun.
4
Ask a health care
professional before
applying sunscreen to
children under 6 months
old.
5
Apply sunscreen to
children older than 6
months every time they go
out.
As caretaker, carers,
caregivers and health care professionals,
we are responsible for conveying vital
information to each other every day.
The key to communicating is using clear
and plain language that is
understandable. To do this the right
way, follow these simple tips:
Be concise
Think short, sweet and courteous.
Communicate the most important
information and leave out non-essential
details.
Speak clearly and slowly
Take time to provide the information,
instructions and/or directions. Ask
questions to check for understanding.
Avoid using medical
jargon and abbreviations
Use plain language!
Body language
Eye contact and body language speak as
loudly as words do. Make sure your body
language and your words are saying the
same thing.
Communication 101Tips for Caregivers

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Learn
"Obamacare
&
Get Covered
The new health care law, Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as
“Obamacare” turned 3 year old, March 2013 however, the majority of
America’s uninsured still do not know about the law. Many of the people
who stand to benefit the most from these changes don’t know about the new
health coverage options they will soon be eligible for.
FACTS! Nearly 50 million Americans are living without insurance today. Over
half of the uninsured have been without coverage for more than three years.
Another 21 percent have been without coverage for between one and three years. 78%
of the uninsured are in a working family. 44% of Americans have shopped for health
insurance outside of their job, and a majority of those have had significant challenges
finding quality insurance they can afford. 69% of uninsured adults said that one of the
reasons they are uninsured is because the cost is too high or they lost their job,
compared to just 2% who said they are uninsured because they do not need coverage.
About 78% of the uninsured don’t know that they will be able to purchase insurance in
the new health care exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act. 83% of the people
who may be eligible for the new Medicaid expansion do not know about the new
coverage options coming. More than half of the uninsured say they want help figuring
out what financial assistance they may qualify for and choosing a health plan that’s right
for them.
HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK:If you work for a small business, or are self-employed, or work part-time and your
employer doesn't offer coverage, you'll be able to choose from the same plans as your
Member of Congress, get a break on the cost (a new tax subsidy that will reduce the cost
of your plan before you pay anything toward it), and benefit from financial protections
limiting how much you and your family will have to pay out-of-pocket each year.
If your employer offers coverage that's inadequate or unaffordable (affordable = a plan
that costs less than 9.5% of an employee’s W-2 wages, adequate = a plan than pays at
least 60% of covered health care expenses), you aren't stuck with that terrible coverage
anymore. Instead, you can choose to get covered in the new marketplace, and you'll get
the same break on costs as everyone else.

e"
10 ways
"Obamacare" protects you t
and in 2014:
1.
Creates the Health Insurance
Marketplace, a new way for you to get
health coverage & the health care law
offers new rights and protections that
make coverage fairer and easier to
understand.
2.
Requires insurance companies to cover
you if you have a pre-existing health
condition
3.
Provides free preventive care
4.
Covers young adults under age 26
5.
Helps you understand what you’re
getting with a clear Summary of
Benefits & Coverage
6.
Holds insurance companies accountable
by reviewing rate increases and making
sure you get more value for your
premium dollars.
7.
Makes it illegal for health insurance
companies to arbitrarily cancel your
health insurance just because you get
sick
8.
Protects your choice of doctors
9.
Ends lifetime and yearly dollar limits on
coverage of essential health benefits
10.
Guarantees your right to appeal a
health plan decision
More Information?
3 key dates you'll want to mark on your calendar
October 1, 2013: Marketplace open enrollment starts
January 1, 2014: Health coverage can start
March 31, 2014: Open enrollment ends
Resources
Get Covered America - http://www.getcoveredamerica.org/
Enroll America - http://www.enrollamerica.org/
Health.Gov - https://www.healthcare.gov/

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Did You Know?
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act,
preventive health services such as
well-woman visits, mammograms,
and breastfeeding support and
equipment are available at no cost to
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Senior Care Options
Part 1 - Adult Day Care Programs
By Angil Tarach-Ritchey, RN, GCM
Feature Article - Eldercare Series
When families find themselves in need of care for an
aging loved one many are caught off guard without
knowing much, if any, about the different types of care
options and how to choose. Education empowers you to
make appropriate decisions and this series is intended to
help you do exactly that. Outside of families taking care
of an elderly loved one at home, there are 8 types of care
that will be included in this series. Care can be obtained
in home or outside the home, occasionally, part time, or
full time, temporary, or permanently, and all of those will
be explained through each of the 8 articles in this series.
The types of care outside of the home are day programs,
assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, and skilled
nursing care. Inside the home there is private duty
homecare, home health care, and hospice care. Specific
types of care may even be utilized at the same time,
which will also be discussed.
We will begin the series with adult Day Programs.
What is Adult Day Care Program?
Some refer to this as Day Care, but I tend not to use terms
that are interchangeable with children’s terminology
because we are talking about aging adults, not children,
and we need to be respectful of them and use
terminology that is dignified. Day Programs, as the name
implies, are programs outside of the home that are set up
in churches, independent buildings, schools, or as part of
a combination of care types, such as in an assisted living
facility. Most only operate Mondays to Fridays during
business hours, but some offer Saturday care and even
less offer care in the evening or overnight. These
programs are often for individuals with memory loss as is
in Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s or other types
of dementia.
These programs include age appropriate and cognitively
appropriate activities, a lunch program, snacks, assistance
with medications, and safe monitoring.
Tip:When you are considering a day program i
trained, whether they do criminal background
activities they offer, and whether they
Pictures provided by Ms. Tarach-
Ritchey
Facts:
According to the National
Adult Day Care Services
Association (NADSA), the
growing industry of over 4,600
adult day centers in the United
States, now estimated to be
more than 5,000 centers.
Adult day services are a
growing source of long-term
care. More than 260,000
participants and family
caregivers are serviced
through a range of
interdisciplinary professionals
meeting the physical,
emotional, and social needs of
participants and family
caregivers.

More Facts:
Adult day care centers serve as an
emerging provider of transitional
care and short-term rehabilitation
following hospital discharge. As a
preferred platform for chronic
disease management, adult day
centers are an interactive, safe and
secure environment for participants
requiring supervised daily care.
Each state provides different
regulations for the operation of
adult day care centers, although
NADSA offers some overall
guidelines in its Standards and
Guidelines for Adult Day Care.
NADSA recommends a minimum
staff-to-participant ratio of one to
six. This ratio can be even smaller,
depending upon the level of
participant impairment. If a program
serves a large proportion of
participants with dementia, for
example, the ratio of staff to
participants should be closer to one
to four.
Programs vary in their admission criteria, but
many don’t allow individuals who are
incontinent or that have significant physical or
health needs to attend to. They are usually not
staffed in a way to handle needs more
appropriate for nurses aides or even nurses.
Many of these programs have professional social
workers who either are administrators, program
directors, or are even the individuals who run the
day to day activities with the participants.
Social work or other healthcare students often
work as activity aides to assist the individual
running the program and the clients, but each
state varies in their regulations and licensing, so
some may not have any healthcare professionals
on staff. There are day programs in
neighborhood communities that are held and
cordinated by churches. This is a great choice for
seniors who have mild to moderate cognitive
impairment, are physically mobile, like to
socialize or participate in activities, and need a
safe environment, either part-time to give family
caregivers a break, or respite as it’s called, or full-
time while family caregivers work, or tend to
another responsibility. It’s great for seniors who
are lonely, or don’t have any people in their lives
around their age. Socialization is extremely
important to wellness and this type of care gives
seniors age appropriate peers and activities that
are more relatable and outside of family.
Truthfully, as much as we may love our families,
it’s important to socialize with people outside of
the family too.
inquire about how the staff are hired and
checks on potential employees, what
y will administer medications.

Socialization is extremely
important to wellness and this
type of care gives seniors age
appropriate peers and activities
that are more relatable and
outside of family. Truthfully, as
much as we may love our
families, it’s important to
socialize with people outside of
family too. Costs vary in these
programs, but tend to range
slightly lower than hourly
homecare costs.
COSTS:
Costs vary in these programs, but tend to
range slightly lower than hourly
homecare costs. Some allow families to
pay on a sliding scale according to
income, so you will need to check with
each program in your area to see if that is
available. These programs are not
covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private
health insurance, and typically do not
have transportation so seniors and
families are responsible for payment and
transportation to and from the facility.
Lunch costs vary too but most include
lunch in the hourly charges. Because
these are independently operated and
don’t include medical care they vary in
hours, acceptance criteria, what’s
included in the fees, what they charge,
their activities and type of staff, and other
details such as how snacks are supplied.
They do seem more lenient with
scheduling than children’s daycare
programs, which typically charge for
missed days, but again these details vary
by program and even area of the country.
When you are considering a day program,
inquire about how the staff are hired and
trained, whether they do criminal
background checks on potential
employees, what activities they offer, and
whether they will administer
medications. Even if your loved one does
not take medications during the
program’s hours, you should ask because
they could possibly be ordered a
medication during the day in the future
and you don’t want to move your loved
one because they take a pill with lunch.
Ask if there is a contract that you must
sign and what is in that contract. Ask
whether they require payment for a
scheduled day if your loved one is sick or
there is an emergency and they are
hospitalized. Find out when they
terminate care when a participant
declines. For instance, if your Mom is
continent and then becomes incontinent,
will she be discharged from the program?
Programs such as these are wonderful
and cost effective but aren’t capable of
covering the needs of seniors as they
decline, so consider that in your decision
too. If your loved one has had a rapid
decline from Alzheimer’s you may not
want to start them in a program only to
have to remove them soon and place
them in a more intensive type of care.
Moving individuals with memory loss is
very difficult for them and adds to their
decline.
Stayed tuned for Part 2- Assisted
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caregiver, with the
valuable tools they need to
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his book is a source of
solutions and support for
dealing with the mental,
physical and emotional
aspects of caregiving.
By reading this book,
you, too, can appreciate
every single day in a
way you have never
experienced before or ever
thought imaginable.
Award-winning author Martine Ehrenclou, M.A.,
empowers patients to become proactive, assertive,
well-informed participants in their own health care.
With advice and personal stories from over 200
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, other medical
professionals and patients, The Take-Charge Patient
reveals how to navigate today’s complex health care
system with confidence.
What We Love:
Not only has this book won 14 national awards, the
book is insightful, empowering and multidisplinary. It
includes perspectives from hers as a patient, health
care professionals & other patients. It is a gem!
What We Love:
Mr Harris is so passionate about
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provides fantastic tips on how to
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caregiving topics A to Z, self-care advice and more.
Written to inspire and empower you, this is your screenplay for
health and happiness while caregiving.
What We Love:
We love the celebrity interviews, it humanizes the caregiving
experience. The beauty of this book is that it highlights that the
caregiving journey, expereince, the high & lows is unversal.
Some of the stars interviewed includes Joan Lunden (Good Morning
America), Holly Robinson Peete (21 Jump Street), Marg Helgenberger
(CSI), Alana Stewart (friend of Farrah Fawcett), Alan and David
Osmond (the Osmond family), Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker (L.A.
Law), and Sylvia Mackey (NFL wife)
Teenage nursing-home aide Angil Tarach-Ritchey's
discovery of a resident's old love letters altered her view of
elderly patients and inspired her career of advocating for quality
elder care. Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN, GCM is a national expert in
senior care. With over 30 years in senior care and advocacy,
Angil is very passionate about improving the treatment, living and
care of aging adults and is well respected in her field. Her
insightful work is not only appreciated by seniors and family
caregivers, it is recognized by her professional peers.
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Healthy Tips forCaregivers
Dawn Navaratnasingam, caregiver, mom of 3 young children and a
certified health coach provides nugget of advice & tips for
caregivers and parents on daily actionable habits to remain
healthy.
There are no two ways about it - caregiving is demanding.
It requires intense focus on the needs of others, oftentimes
resulting in caregivers overlooking themselves. They then find
themselves tapped out - depleted of energy, starved for time,
and overwhelmed with stress. How can caregivers cope with
these seemingly insurmountable obstacles and make their well-
being a priority? Following are three self-care tips caregivers
can easily integrate into their daily routines that will result in a
renewed and relaxed mind, body, and spirit, ultimately
benefitting both the caregiver and patient.
Eat healthy. This sounds so simple, yet the appeal of highly
processed and refined foods draws many away from healthful
eating. Yes, packaged foods are quick and easy, but the ingredients,
to include refined sugars, salt, artificial colors and flavors, and
preservatives leave one’s body undernourished, resulting in low
energy and poor moods. Rather than packaged foods, select foods in
their whole, natural forms, such as fruit and nuts. Grab a container
of unsweetened yogurt and add honey. Rice cakes topped with all-
natural peanut butter is another good option. Eating nutrient-dense
foods such as these are as convenient, if not more convenient, than
eating food out of a box or plastic wrapper. Healthy foods leave you
satiated and provide the sustained energy you need as a caregiver.
Regular exercise. Yes, caregiving takes much of your time. How
can you possibly fit in additional time for exercise when you’re
already exhausted? Rather than tiring your body further, regular
exercise lifts your spirits and boosts your energy levels. Your
exercise routine does not have to be intense - a simple 20-30
minute walk will benefit your body tremendously and give you the
energy you need to face the caregiving tasks at hand.

.
"Caregiving is demanding.
It requires intense
focus on the needs of others,
oftentimes resulting in
caregivers overlooking
themselves.
They then find themselves
tapped out - depleted of energy,
starved for time, and
overwhelmed with stress"
.
Relaxation routine. Given the stress of
caregiving, it is vital caregivers implement a
relaxation routine. This can be as simple as
taking ten deep breaths a few times a day.
Meditation and/or yoga are excellent ways to
relax and stay in tune with your body. Keeping
your body relaxed helps manage your stress
levels and keeps negative thoughts at bay. You
deserve to make yourself a priority. Your
patients deserve a healthy caregiver with the
energy and positive outlook essential to
providing for their needs.
Implementing these three simple tips into your
life will phenomenally improve the way you
feel both physically and mentally. You will be a
vibrant life force ready to face any task at
hand.
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Have You Washed Your
Hands Lately?
G. Erowele, PharmD
You have a cold, you feel terrible. You go to see your health care
provider. Your doctor suggests "you have a viral infection" and you ask
for an antibiotic prescription...Does this sound about right? Yes, I know
but do you know that there's a cheaper way to prevent the spread of
germs and infections? Hand washing! Hand washing is so easy
to do and when done correctly, is one of the most effective ways to
prevent the spread of many types of illness in all settings—from your
home and workplace to child care facilities and hospitals.
Washing hands with soap and water is the prefered way however, if soap
and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly
reduce the number of germs on hands in some situations, but sanitizers
do not eliminate all types of germs. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately two million hospital
patients get infections each year. That’s about 1 infection for every 20
patients.
Facts of the effects of hand washing: It is estimated
that washing hands with soap and water could cut diarrheal disease-
associated deaths by up to 50%. A large percentage of foodborne
disease outbreaks are spread by contaminated hands. Appropriate hand
washing practices can reduce the risk of foodborne illness and other
infections. Hand washing can cut the risk of respiratory infections by
16%. In a recent survey conducted by KRC Research for the global
hygiene company, Americans aren’t washing their hands as much as they
should. Results of a survey interview of 1,000 adults across the country
found that
.71 % claimed to wash their hands on a regular basis
.58% have witnessed others leave a public restroom without hand
washing
.35% have witnessed a co-worker leave the restroom without hand
washing
.20% have witnessed a restaurant worker leave the restroom without
hand washing.
Public Health Feature

So when
SHOULD
we all wash
your hands?
The CDC
recommends:
-- Before, during, and
after preparing food
-- Before eating food
-- Before and after
caring for someone
who is sick
-- Before and after
treating a cut or
wound
-- After using the
toilet
-- After changing
diapers or cleaning up
a child who has used
the toilet
-- After blowing your
nose, coughing, or
sneezing
-- After touching an
animal or animal
waste
-- After handling pet
food or pet treats
-- After touching
garbage
Watch the video about.
courtsey of the CDC.
Learn more at: CDC.gov,
WHO.gov
Caregiving Fact!
Did you know that ...
Women who are depressed
have a 2 to 3 times higher
risk of heart disease
than other women.
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Copatient
Rebecca Palm and Katie Vahle
are the power duo helping consumers identify
and resolve medical billing errors and
overcharges. On their secure web site, patients
& caregivers can submit their bills and
insurance documents, receive a free medical
bill audit identifying. Copatient team will
review and provide any savings opportunities.
There are expert medical billing advocatea
who pursue those savings on their behalf.
Users pay only if their advocate successfully
reduces their bills.
RxeConsult
Dr Ogbru is the CEO of RxEconsult, which is a
free social network for businesses and
professionals in health related fields . It is a
unique professional healthcare community
where members network, where experts
publish content, promote their expertise and
experience, and find jobs or other
opportunities.
GeriJoy
Victor Wang is a MIT grad was inspired to start
GeriJoy by his home-bound grandmother who
developed depression. GeriJoy makes virtual
companions, specifically, talking dog called
"Buddy" (pet therapy) for lonely seniors.
Intelligent, compassionate & internet-
connected, they improve mental health,
connect families & bring joy to geriatrics.
AboutOne
Joanne Lang, mom of 4 is the smarts behind
this secure and easy-to-use online family
management system. A great tool that helps
caregivers & families manage health,
medication, household data and important
family documents & information in a fun and
fast way. You get rewards for using it!
available a
Treatment Diaries
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a chronic illness. Amy cordinates and
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TheNumbers:WorkingCaregiver
Source: AARP, National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP study funded by the MetLife Foundation, Ad
There are over 65 million family caregivers in the US. That means that nearly one-third
of the U.S. adult population are caregivers. This segment of the population provides an
average of 20 hours of care per week – with some providing care around the clock.
You are a caregivers, if you provide unpaid care to another adult child, parent,
grandparent or loved one. With the world getting demographically
older at an alarming rate, it is no surprise we are seeing a growing trend
among those who provide care, the caregivers.
According to the Administration on Aging (AOA), the older population--persons 65
years or older--numbered 39.6 million in 2009. They represented 12.9% of the U.S.
population, about one in every eight Americans. By 2030, there will be about 72.1 million
older persons, more than twice their number in 2000. People 65+ represented 12.4% of
the population in the year 2000 but are expected to grow to be 19% of the population by
2030.
At this time, majority of caregivers are juggling work and caregiving.
What does this mean for employers? There is a need huge need to the growing
caregiving workforce. Interestingly, many caregivers are still unaware and for those who
work, its part of their everyday lives.
Are you a caregiver? Do you work as well? We want to hear your story!
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More than a 25% of the U.S. adult population.
Nearly 66 million people are family caregivers.
70% are caring for loved ones over the age of 50
61% of caregivers age 50+ work:
50 percent work full time, 11 percent work parttime.
42% of U.S. employees have cared for an older relative or
friend in the last five years, and
49 percent of the workforce expects to provide care in the next five
years.
20% of all female workers and 16 percent of all male workers
in the U.S. are caregivers.
22%, almost a quarter of caregivers in the workplace are
45 to 64 years old.
dministration on Aging, Gallup Consulting: The Wellbeing of the Working Caregiver Survey, 2010.
Working Caregivers in the U.S. Cares For...
35%
Care for those 85 & older,
32%
Care for those 75 - 84 years old,
17%
Care for those 65-74 years old
16%
Care for loved ones
under the age of 65
Caregivers are also caring
for family and friends:
The breakdown as follows
Parents - 72%
Grandparents- 7%
Spouse - 5%
Other family members - 5%
Friends - 5%
Sibling- 5%
Aunt or uncle -5%

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Literacy Too…
Pinterest is a social bookmarking
site where users collect and share
photos of their favorite events,
wedding, receipes, fashion interests
and hobbies. It is one of the fastest
growing social networks online.
Pinterest is the third-largest such
network behind only Facebook and
Twitter.
Digihealth pulse
, a company lauched
by Enspektos, LLC designed to
investigate how web and social
media content impacts active digital
health consumers' (or e-patients')
awareness, perceptions and health
behaviors published a study
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July 22- Retreat from the Heat
Between 1979 and 2003, more Americans died from excessive heat exposure
temperatures can cause many serious health problems like heat stroke, heat e
important to check that loved ones and pets have the water and cool shelter t
This week, take precautions for yourself and your family
alcoholic and sugary drinks); wear lightweight, light color,
morning or evening.
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e than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. Extreme
exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, and heat rashes. During the height of summer, it’s
they need to stay safe.
y to avoid heat-related illnesses. Drink more fluids (but avoid
, and loosely fitting clothing; and limit outdoor activity to the
August 26- Shake your Salt Habit
Did you know that you can train your taste buds to enjoy less salt? When you gradually cut
back on sodium in your diet, your taste will adjust too; plus you’ll experience all the subtle
flavors that you’ve been missing. Keeping your sodium intake under 2,300 mg a day (or
less than 1 teaspoon) can also reduce your risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart
disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It’s easy to skip the salt shaker and opt for low, no and
reduced-sodium soups, broths and packaged foods. If your food seems less flavorful, spice
it up with herbs and low-sodium seasonings.
Start reducing your salt intake this week. Remember that it can
take a few months to completely re-train your taste buds, so be
persistent and take it one meal at a time!
September 16- Start at the Store
Every year, 1 out of 6 people gets sick from foodborne illness! Thankfully, you can take
action at the grocery store to stay healthy. When shopping, pick up non-perishables
first, followed by refrigerated/frozen items, and deli counter items last. Make sure
you’re purchasing food that is fresh, the sell-by date is current, and that it has been
kept at the correct temperature. Place cold items together in the cart to retain
coldness. Have meat and poultry bagged separately from other food items. Refrigerate
all perishable items immediately upon returning home..
This week, try to plan your shopping ahead of time so that you
can make your grocery run quick, efficient and, most
importantly, safe!

We all love healthy, natural and clean skin.
Well, I am so excited because, here I present to
you the talented and beautiful, Mrs. Ekator.
Here, she shares & discusses what it really takes
to be a working mom and an entreprenuer PLUS
a caregiver.
About Joy Ekhator
Caregiver, wife, working mother of 3, former
professional model, have a degree in computer
science and worked for over 10 years as a developer
and Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager at
JPMorgan Chase Investment Bank.
What Inspired Her?
2 things: My children and growing up in Nigeria. As a
working mother of 3 children with extreme dry skin
condition, it was a challenge to follow doctor’s
instructions to use medicated creams several times
a day. After consulting with so many doctors and
trying different medicated creams, the thought of
my children using harsh chemicals on their skin was
unacceptable. I started making lotions, cream and
balms in my kitchen at home using Shea Butter (ori)
that my mom brought me from Africa. I
experimented with different essential oils. When my
friends started requesting for samples, I was advised
to monetize it as a business. I did! I started selling
to other mothers who only want to use natural
products. I am computer programmer and didn’t
know what to name my business. I got home from
work and asked my kids to think of a cute name for
mommy’s new business. My daughter who is 5yrs
old came up with the name Lovinah which she later
explained means “Loving Natural”
Lovinah Naturals is now a luxury natural skin care
company. Its mission is to provide top quality all
natural products for people prone to eczema, dry-to-
extra-dry and itchy skin conditions. Using only 100%
natural and food grade ingredients, Lovinah Naturals
is all about natural solutions to problem skin.
Skin Health, Naturally
Joy Ekator Offers Skin Health Solution for Women &
Families, The Natural Way
Interview By Dr G. Erowele

Who are your ideal customers? What are some of the main
challenges that they face?
My ideal customers are women, caregivers, moms and parents with dry skin. We have
many customers who are making that change to live a natual and holistic existence.
With our skin being the largest organ of our body, we all should strive to nuture it as
nature intended. The challenges most of our customers are facing is extreme dry skin
conditions and using products with harsh chemicals conceals the real problem and
sometimes makes the dry skin condition even worse. Our products are shea butter
based, rich in vitamins and antioxidant that heals, nourishes and moisturizes.
What's next for Lovinah? Can you share what ideas are being
developed and which customers might expect to find in the near
future?
We are growing and working on a natural DIY spa products and makeup line.
Global Kids Project, a non profit which provides early childhood education scholarship
to children in rural Africa. This project is another passion of mine. Growing up in Africa, I
have witnessed first-hand how children go to school with torn clothes, no shoes, no
basic school supplies, no access to clean water or proper sanitation. It burns my soul and
together I believe we can help provide these basic supplies and amenities to children
especially orphans and the poorest children in the society. For many in rural Africa,
education is a dream. Without solid early childhood education, the cycle of poverty
prevails. Global Kids Projects’ early childhood education scholarship will help create
education opportunities for the continent’s poorest children. We are planning our first
gala November this year on the 1st year anniversary of Lovinah Naturals.
To learn more about Lovinah Naturals or reach Joy, please visit www.lovinah.com
As a mom, how do you juggle being a caregiver to kids,
husband and extended families and owner of a business?
Plan, plan plan. It is hard. It's never easy being a mom trying to juggle a full-
time job with a family life, but I’m very passionate about what I do. Having a
schedule, and I try to plan ahead, stay focused and organize, which is not

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Since about three and a half years ago when the tides
changed with regard to my mom’s health and
independence, I have been involved with many people in
the care giving profession: doctors, nurses, nursing
assistants, physical, occupational and speech therapists in
hospitals, rehabilitation centers and at home. And as in
everything, there is a wide diversity of expertise and care
that is shown by these men and women of all different
backgrounds.
In every situation that my mom has been in, certain
people really stand out. They can be of any age, gender,
nationality or race. What unifies them is their humanity.
It’s an undeniable quality that radiates from these unsung
heroes who are working sometimes in situations that
aren't always supportive, but their love for what they are
doing and for those who need help is what predominates.
They see and treat other humans with respect. They don’t
make assumptions; they don’t talk down to people; and
they really, really care.
One person who comes to mind is an occupational
therapist named Albert. Albert is from Jamaica. He told
me the first day he visited my mom after she had a stroke,
that he had a father, when he was a lot younger, who had
had a stroke too and unfortunately no one explained to
him what can happen under those circumstances. He
didn’t understand his father's irrational and angry
behavior and this lack of understanding deeply affected
their relationship. Since that time, he has a special feeling
for people who have strokes. I guess you would call it
empathy.
**********************
Real Life. Real Care
In Praise Of The
Caregiver
Essay By Judy Fox
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mom in a beautiful way. H
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quality: positivity. He rea
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tionate, funny and at the same time
owledgeable. He worked with my
He zeroed in on her stiffness,
was able to get her to move it in
ince the stroke. That’s the other
ally believes people can change and
ge by age or first
s persistence, expertise and
to slowly guide my mom to release
d hand. Albert was so happy and
en my mom succeeded for the first
e to touch her head with her hand. It
was quite a joyous moment when she
to head finally touching.
de to Albert and to all the caregivers
half years. I can literally see and
at appeared, like angels, in all
Their simple and natural humanity
akes such a difference. In the end
s everything.
******************
When my mother was first
in a rehabilitation hospital after
the stroke and barely able to
move her whole left side, the
therapists tried to get her to
stand and walk. She was too
scared, weak and I think
discombobulated to do it. Every
day, the therapist would try
again doing the same thing to
no avail.
Afterwards, other therapists
who came to my mom’s home
quickly gave up trying to help
her to walk. So it was really like
a miracle the day that Albert
was able to guide my mother to
walk about six or more steps.
How did he do it? For one thing
he won her confidence by his
warmth and care and then he
“listened” to my mom;
observed carefully what was
holding her back.
He saw that it was fear, and not
lack of ability. And so this other
quality revealed itself:
flexibility. He tried a different
way to help my mom using her
walker that gave her more
security and it worked – she
walked!
How thrilling it was to see my
mom, with the aid of a lot of
help, succeed at taking those
steps. It felt like a small
miracle.
**********************

Caregiving &
Medication
Management
2 Minute Survey
If you are among the **46% of
family caregivers who are now
performing medical/nursing tasks
such as wound care, medication
management, and **78% are
managing multiple medications.
As more family caregivers take on the
role to care for their loved ones, they
are often challenged with multitude
of medical terms, many chores,
medical lingo, slew of medications
with limited knowledge on what to
do. Caregivers needs help, they are
overwhelmed, lack educational
training & resources and
CareNovateMag.com want to help.
We want to help bridge
the gap.
Help us complete this
2 minute survey
It does take a village to
care.
Herbal/Supplement Tip:
"Changing your diet first will be far
better for your health than taking
fistfuls of supplements, or worse,
falling victim to prescription
drugs."
Dr Mercola
CareQuote:
Caregivers,
remember, "to give anything less
than your best is to sacrifice the
gift" Steve Roland
Actionable Item of the
Month:
Per Affordable Care Act, dubbed
"Obamacare", #preventive care is
free for ALL U.S. #women! No
excuses. Its our time to take charge
of our #health, be your own
#advocate #prevention is way
better than #cure!!!

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Health Literacy Feature!
6Simple steps to improving
communication with patients & caregivers.
Healthcare providers – ever wonder if your patient understands
your instructions on how to take their medications , how to monitor their
blood pressure at home or what to follow ip on prior to the next doctors visit?
Clear communication is the foundation for patients to be able to understand
and act on health information. This leads to improved patient safety & better
health outcomes. Follow these simple tips by Dr O. Ikezuagu.
1. Use plain, nonmedical
language & pictures.
Explain things to patients like you would
explain them to your grandmother. For
example instead of column A, use column B
Column AColumn B
Analgesic Pain killer
Anti-inflammatory Lessens swelling
Benign Not cancer
Carcinoma Cancer
Cardiac problem Heart problem
Cellulitis Skin infection
Contraception Birth control
Enlarge Get bigger
Heart failure Heart isn’t pumping well
Hypertension High blood pressure
Infertility Can’t get pregnant
Lateral Outside
Lipids Fats in the blood
Menopause Stopping periods, change of life
Menses Period
Monitor Keep track of, keep an eye on
Oral By mouth
Osteoporosis Soft, breakable bones
Referral Send you to another doctor
Terminal Going to die
Toxic Poisonous
2. Slow down.
Communication can be improved by
speaking slowly, and by spending just a
small amount of additional time with each
patient. This will help foster a patient-
centered approach to the clinician-patient
interaction.
3. Show or draw pictures.
Visual images can improve the patient’s recall of
ideas.
4. Limit the amount of
information provided— and
repeat it.
Information is best remembered when it is given
in small pieces that are pertinent to the tasks at
hand. Repetition further enhances recall.
5. Use the “teach-back”
technique.
Confirm that patients understand by asking them
to repeat back your instructions.
6. Create a shame-free
environment: Encourage
questions.
Make patients feel comfortable asking questions.
Consider using the Ask-Me-3 program. Enlist the
aid of others (patient’s family or friends) to
promote understanding.
Source: Joint Commission, HHA, NIH, CDC

1. What is this medication used for & how is it going to help me?
2. What is the brand name and generic name?
3. How should I take this medication? For how long?
4. When should I take it? What time of day, before or after meals?
5. What side effects may occur & how can I tell these side effects?
6. What do I do if they occur?
7. What does this medication interact with? What medications,
supplement, herbals, food, drink, activities should I avoid – and when?
8. How long does it take for this medication to work? How will I know
that it is working?
9. What should I do when I miss a dose & what if I overdose?
10. Are there any precautions I should take when I am on this
medication and how should I store this medication?
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Prescription Primer
Starting a new medication?
Ask your doctor
& pharmacist these list of questions
By Dr G Erowele

Medication management is one
of many tasks family caregivers are now
performing for their loved ones. AARP
and the United Hospital study reported
that 46% of family caregivers are
performing medical/nursing tasks such as
wound care, medication management,
operating medical equipment and more.
Of the caregivers who are performing
medical/nursing tasks, 78% are managing
multiple medications - 31% of care
recipients take 1-5 medications; 46% take
5 – 9; 18% take 10 or more.
Low health literacy is another
problem. It is a major source of economic
inefficiency and drain to our healthcare
system/economy - cost in the range of
$106 billion to $238 billion annually. This
represents between 7 percent and 17
percent of all personal healthcare
expenditures.
Pharmacists are
the Key! Resource
Untapped
In 2012, Pharmacists placed second
among the country’s most trusted
professionals in a Gallup poll. They have
retained a spot in the top 3 for the tenth
consecutive year.
Almost 2 in 3 patients reported that the
individual pharmacist plays a key role in
which pharmacy they choose, but less
than one-third of patients tap into that
accessible health resource on a regular
basis, according to an exclusive survey
conducted by AccentHealth and DSN.
More than half of the $500 billion in
annual wasteful spending is tied to
medication nonadherence, mostly among
patients in high-income countries,
according to a report prepared for FIP by
the IMS Institute for Health Informatics.
.
Medication Safety
(#medsafety)Campaign for
Caregivers
Join The Campaign!
CareNovate Magazine team is asking pharmacists, nurses and
physicians via Twitter and other social media avenues to share
their medication safety #medsafety tips especially for family
caregivers. Our hope is support, educate and empower caregivers.
Why is this important? See the reasons why below
Source: FDA. AARP, C

CDC, Gallup, HHS, Accenthealth, IMS Institute, DSN
With their highly visible roles in the community, hospitals, organizations & health care
system as a whole, studies continues to report that pharmacists can be a key component
in medication safety promotion and support. Leveraging pharmacists to address unmet
preventive health needs is especially important as we strive to align resources to support
healthy behaviors in our current health care delivery environment.
We need to do something - Education is the key! The campaign is simple: We are
calling and charging all health care providers - pharmacists, nurses and physicians
to share 1-2 tips, advice, resource based on their experience for family caregivers. This is
also for families, parents, moms and adults caring for their parents.
1. Tweet us via Twitter @carenmag or @carenovate or
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organizations.
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