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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
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For people who have Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder causing dementia, doctor appointments may be stressful. How they experience these visits will change over the course of the disease. Caregivers, who have an important role in these visits, likely have many questions and limited time. To get the most out of medical appointments, caregivers can consider these tips.
