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Alzheimer's and dementia care: 8 tips for doctor visits
1. Schedule wisely
2. Be prepared
3. Be specific
4. Take notes
5. Consider the future
6. Ask for referrals or recommendations
7. Deal promptly with conflict
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1. Complete necessary paperwork
2. Minimize stress
3. Keep a medication record
4. Be ready to ask and answer questions
5. Take notes
6. Discuss future care
7. Ask for recommendations
8. Leave with a plan
4. Take notes
Bring a pad and pen to jot down information from the doctor. You might also record the conversation so that you can listen to it again later. Or bring a friend or another family member and ask him or her to take notes or to stay with your loved one while you take notes. If you don't understand something the doctor tells you, ask for clarification.
