Before making an appointment with a dermatologist, it is important to consider their level of training. Board-certified dermatologists have at least eight years of medical training, if not more. They have proven their expertise by passing difficult board exams and meeting other requirements. The American Academy of Dermatology offers the following guidelines: Board certified: It… Continue reading Get The Most from Your Derm Appointment
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5 Ways to Convince Parents to Get Hearing Aids
Repeatedly responding to “What’d you say?” can often be the norm during conversations with aging parents. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids. Despite age being the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults, fewer than one in three adults… Continue reading 5 Ways to Convince Parents to Get Hearing Aids
How to Get In To See the Doctor – Fast
It starts out with a tickle in the back of your throat and a nagging headache. A few days later, you have a fever, a bad cough, and muscle aches. Your niece is getting married next week, and you don’t want to miss the wedding. What do you do? You pick up the phone and… Continue reading How to Get In To See the Doctor – Fast
Choosing the Right Doctor for You
Editor’s Note: You might be looking for a new doctor for any number of reasons – you’ve moved, for example, or your doctor has retired. Here, from the National Institute on Aging, are some strategies to help make the search more productive and easier: Types of Primary Care Doctors Your primary care doctor is the… Continue reading Choosing the Right Doctor for You