{"id":33337,"date":"2013-09-06T14:17:13","date_gmt":"2013-09-06T14:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/choicehome.flywheelsites.com\/alzheimers-and-doctors-appointments\/"},"modified":"2013-09-06T14:17:13","modified_gmt":"2013-09-06T14:17:13","slug":"alzheimers-and-doctors-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmg.org.in\/choicehomecare\/alzheimers-and-doctors-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s and Doctor\u2019s Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-site-default\n          individual-animation-site-default\n          individual-text-animation-site-default\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:424px;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n              \n              \n              class=\"image-block-wrapper\"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n              \n  \n\n          ><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n              \n          \n        \n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \" style=\"\n                position: relative;\n                \n                  padding-bottom:66.74528503417969%;\n                \n                overflow: hidden;\n              \"\n              ><\/p>\n<p>                  <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/632db19cba4d725f4442b861\/1664378703443-SQN4536KTCE9PPQT7YFG\/alzheimers-and-doctors-visits-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/632db19cba4d725f4442b861\/1664378703443-SQN4536KTCE9PPQT7YFG\/alzheimers-and-doctors-visits-1.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/632db19cba4d725f4442b861\/1664378703443-SQN4536KTCE9PPQT7YFG\/alzheimers-and-doctors-visits-1.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"424x283\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"633462c5bc327c01484434af\" data-type=\"image\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">People with Alzheimer\u2019s disease need regular medical care to address a range of issues. If you\u2019re accompanying a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s on doctor\u2019s visits, you probably have many questions \u2014 and a very short time available with the doctor. Here are some tips for making these appointments as productive as possible. <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Be Prepared<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Write down a list of everything you want to discuss with the doctor. Put these in order from most to least important. That way, if you run out of time, you\u2019ll have addressed your most important concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If you have questions about their medications and possible interactions, write down a complete list of everything they are taking (including over-the-counter drugs) so nothing gets missed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ensure you are ready to answer any questions the doctor has about your loved one\u2019s behaviour and symptoms. Are they eating regularly? Are they comfortable? Have they become aggressive? Have there been changes in mood? As the dementia progresses, your insight and experience will be a very important factor in making decisions about their care. <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Take Notes<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Take detailed notes during the appointment so you don\u2019t forget any important points. It\u2019s a lot to take in at once. If it\u2019s alright with the doctor, it might be a good idea to record the conversation on your phone so you can go over it again later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If you don\u2019t fully understand something the doctor says, ask for clarification. <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Schedule Carefully<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If the person with Alzheimer\u2019s has a time of day when they\u2019re at their best, try and schedule medical appointments then. If possible, consider booking appointments when the clinic\u2019s office will be less crowded. <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Handle Conflicts<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If there is a misunderstanding or conflict during an appointment, do your best to discuss and resolve it immediately. Switching doctors can be confusing to a person with Alzheimer\u2019s, and may also be detrimental to their care in the long run. <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ask For Help<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If you need help with your loved one\u2019s care, ask the doctor. They can put you in touch with helpful community resources, such as senior centres, support groups, meal services and respite care providers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People with Alzheimer\u2019s disease need regular medical care to address a range of issues. 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