If you are a family caregiver and your days seem overloaded with balancing appointments with various physicians, trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and special nutritional needs for an older individual you love, you are certainly not alone! Chronic health conditions like arthritis, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease affect many older adults – and frequently, they’re struggling with up to three or more conditions at the same time.
When multiple doctors are involved, there is an increased potential for conflicting treatments and negative medication side effects. For family caregivers, it can be quite challenging to help an older loved one manage all of the tasks connected with dealing with chronic health issues in aging loved ones and multiple healthcare providers.
One important step to take to stay on top of an older adult’s various health needs is to develop a structured plan for doctor visits. Before each appointment, it’s important to take time to prepare a list of questions to ask the doctor and make note of any concerns you and the older adult would like to talk about. These pointers from our experts in senior care in Oakville, MO and the nearby areas can help ensure you’re prepared and make the most of the time with the doctor:
Compassionate Nursing Services’ experts in senior care in Oakville, MO and the surrounding communities are available to accompany older adults to doctor visits, procedures, tests, and much more, to help ensure all directions are understood and followed. Reach out to us at 314-432-4312 to learn more about how our home care services can help an older loved one with multiple health conditions live a healthier, safer, and more comfortable life at home.
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