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SENIOR CONSULTATION

BY JANET ROOKS

Janet Rooks,
Clinical Social
Worker and Parrish
Senior Solutions
Coordinator

TO GET YOU
THINKING ...
Start working on your goals today by
answering these questions.

SMART GOALS
Work with your physician on a plan for better well-being
Taking care of your health
is up to you. It comes down
to making the right choices
every day. One choice is to involve
your primary care physician in developing a plan to help you reach your goals.
He or she can help you achieve your
personal dreams by learning how to
change habits.
SMART is a handy acronym for
the five characteristics of welldesigned goals.
3 Specific. Goals should be straightforward and emphasize what you
want to happen.
3 Measurable. If you can't measure it,
you can't manage it.
3 Achievable. Begin to figure out ways
you can make your goals come true.
3 Realistic. Are your goals doable?
3 Timed. Set a time frame for the goal.

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Question: Why did I choose this goal?
Example: I want to be healthier and
be around for my grandchildren.
My answer:

Question: What change would help
me reach my goal?
Example: Adding activity: I'll take a
walk for a half-hour five days a week.
My answer:

Question: How important is it to me
to reach my goal?
Example: It is very important.
My answer:

Question: How sure am I that I
can reach this change?
Example: Very sure = 10.
Not sure at all = 1.
My answer:

Question: What part of this change
will be hard for me?
Example: I tried to quit smoking
once and failed.
My answer:

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Goals can be about your health and wellbeing and relate to or affect daily life.
Examples include getting six hours of
sleep on most nights or walking at least
one block most days of the week.

Goals can be behavioral, having to do
with changing a specific behavior or a
pattern of behavior. Examples include
stopping smoking, eating a healthy diet,
attending all medical appointments and
completing recommended tests and
screenings to remain healthy.
Goals can identify services needed.
Examples include installing grab bars
in showers or a ramp at the entrance
of your home to improve mobility.
These goals can be steps toward overall
improved health and well-being.
Talk to your primary care physician to
help you define goals that are right for
you. He or she can help you prioritize
and break down long-term goals into
smaller ones. Your primary care physician can also describe and document
goals based on your needs-to help you
set your own SMART goals.
It is never too late to create the life
you want. Whether you're 25 or 85, you
can evaluate your life and set new goals.
You can do it! You deserve it! You are
worth it! ■

Question: What is my goal?
Example: I want to reduce my
blood pressure.
My answer:



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