Going to the doctor regularly is an important part of maintaining a healthy life especially as you age. However, such trips can be difficult when taking an aging loved one or someone you may be caring for whom may not be comfortable with regular doctor visits. Fortunately there are some things you can do to make these trips more manageable and even enjoyable from start to finish for everyone involved.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). The growing number of people in America who are now in charge of taking care of their parents and how this is affecting all areas of care including regular doctor visits.

2). When it's important to know if a primary caretaker should be involved with taking the aging adult to their regular check ups.

3).  Why it's important to plan the trip ahead of time and know what to bring with you like a list of medications etc. to ensure smooth communication with the doctor or PCP.

4). Why having a checklist of items to cover with the doctor during the visit is important and how doing so can maximize check up experience for all parties.

5). Remember to be respectful of the person you are bringing to the appointment and treat them with kindness and patience to ensure a low stress environment.

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We hope the tips in this episode help you or someone you know who is caring for an aging adult. Feeling comfortable about taking regular trips to the doctor is important during our later years and making sure the right steps that are being taken before, during and after the visit is important to maintaining a regular checkup schedule.

Team Meredith

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