From Childcare to Elder Care, Be Prepared
From Childcare to Elder Care, Be Prepared
Our health is, really, all we have. If you think about it, if you don't have your health, you have inconvenient complications, a reduced quality of life and/or something worse. Whether it's a teenager, a middle-aged adult or the elderly, it is important to "take the reigns" and ensure you are the driver when it comes to your health.
One of the best ways of doing this is to educate yourself (they don't say 'Knowledge is power' for nothing, after all). How can you do this?
One way is to be prepared. In just five easy steps, you can achieve this in a cinch:
Do research ahead of time - learn about symptoms you think you may be experiencing, read up about (a) condition(s) you may have.
Write down a list of things you'd like to address, such as concerns you may have, any major life changes that you've experienced, questions you may have, medications you are currently taking and anything else you'd like to address.
Prior to going to the doctor, be sure to sit down and think about these things so you are able to make the most out of the short time you are there.
Bring a list of medications (including vitamins and supplements!) you are currently taking and anything else you'd like to address.
Along with your list of items to address, bring a pad of paper or a tape recorder (with your doctor's permission) to log what is said during your appointment. This will help you to share the details of what was said in case you have a hard time remembering afterwards or you are not comfortable with restating medical terminology that was discussed.
We love the idea of making a list. Making a list will not only help you to remember the things you'd like to address, but it will also help you stick to the point and communicate clearly.
From young children to seniors, many people are afraid of going to the doctor because it can make them feel vulnerable, but having a list of questions and being educated can help anybody regain some control and feel more confident.
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