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Clear communication with your doctors and nurses is so important when your loved one has dementia. It can be very frustrating when your healthcare professionals use complicated medical terms. It can also be upsetting when your doctor makes you feel like they don’t care or aren’t listening. It’s difficult when you don’t know exactly what’s going on.
Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that you know what’s happening with your loved one’s health care.
Clear communication with your doctors and nurses is so important when your loved one has dementia. It can be very frustrating when your healthcare professionals use complicated medical terms. It can also be upsetting when your doctor makes you feel like they don’t care or aren’t listening. It’s difficult when you don’t know exactly what’s going on.
Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that you know what’s happening with your loved one’s health care.
1. Make a list of your concerns.
Compile a thorough list of your concerns a few days before your appointment, and share with your doctor.
2. Speak up.
Make sure you voice any concerns you have with your doctor — no matter how big or small.
3. Listen.
Focus on what your doctor is saying during your appointment. Bring a tape recorder, and ask if you can record your visit to better remember the information you discussed.
4. Ask questions.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions about words or information that sound unfamiliar.
5. Share your knowledge.
Feel comfortable sharing information with your doctor that you find valuable or important to your health.
6. Bring a friend or family member.
Bring a friend or family member to take notes, so you can focus on what your doctor is saying.
1. Make a list of your concerns.
Compile a thorough list of your concerns a few days before your appointment, and share with your doctor.
2. Speak up.
Make sure you voice any concerns you have with your doctor — no matter how big or small.
3. Listen.
Focus on what your doctor is saying during your appointment. Bring a tape recorder, and ask if you can record your visit to better remember the information you discussed.
4. Ask questions.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions about words or information that sound unfamiliar.
5. Share your knowledge.
Feel comfortable sharing information with your doctor that you find valuable or important to your health.
6. Bring a friend or family member.
Bring a friend or family member to take notes, so you can focus on what your doctor is saying.
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