Doctor’s visits can be a caregiving challenge Accompanying your older adult to their doctor’s appointments is important, but can be a tough challenge. While you’re there, you might disagree on what to discuss, they might lie about their symptoms, or they may refuse to discuss sensitive topics. It can also be tough to find the right balance between letting them speak for…
Seniors may not always benefit from tests and treatments When you’re working with doctors to help your older adult get the best care possible, how do you know if a recommended treatment or test will be helpful or harmful? Or, if it’s truly necessary? Doctors are experts when it comes to medicine and treating diseases, but you are the expert when it…
Seniors may need help talking with doctors Figuring out how to get the best possible health care can be overwhelming. And for many older adults, a doctor’s appointment can be a confusing blur. That’s why having you as their health advocate can improve your older adult’s overall health – especially if they need help keeping track of details, making sure their care…
It’s essential to understand information from the doctor Having a good understanding of your older adult’s health conditions is especially important because they’re usually managing serious chronic conditions or multiple health problems. As their health advocate, knowing what’s going on with your older adult’s medications and treatments helps reduce medication errors and improves quality of life. We explain why not having a…
Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Visiting the doctor can be an exhausting blur for some older adults. Sometimes, seniors aren’t able to fully understand what the doctor says or aren’t comfortable asking questions. They might not like to speak frankly about symptoms and concerns or are too shy to insist on treatments that are in their best…
How to know if recovery is going well or not After a hospitalization, the last thing anyone wants is for your older adult to have to return to the hospital. But recovery doesn’t always go smoothly and seniors could suddenly take a turn for the worse. If that happens, it’s important to go back to the hospital for immediate medical attention. There…
Seniors need extra support when they’re in the hospital A stay in the hospital can be confusing, scary, and painful. When your older adult is seriously ill or after a medical emergency, they need extra support during their hospital stay. Having an advocate, emotional support, and extra assistance reduces the risk of common complications like delirium and can help speed up their…
There are many people involved in your older adult’s care: doctors, nurses, physical therapists, in-home caregivers, assisted living staff, family, friends, and others. As their primary caregiver and health advocate, it’s important to have a complete picture of their current health and any concerns. To do that, it’s necessary to get regular updates from the care team. Based on her experience caring…
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