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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. Be ready to ask and answer questions
Keep a log between appointments to help the person with dementia or you to answer the doctor's questions. Record changes in memory, behavior or mood. Make notes of times of day or types of experiences that are challenging and those that are positive.
Before the appointment, write down any questions you have regarding symptoms and behaviors.
