5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit

Being able to talk with your doctor is important, especially if you have health problems or concerns.Use these TIPS to make the most of your doctor visit.Prepare for your visit.Be ready to ask three or four questions. Share your symptoms, medicines or vitamins, health habits, and any major life changes.Take notes or ask forwritten materials.Don’t… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit

How Friends and Family Can Help with Your Doctor Visits

Editor’s note: Doctor visits can be frightening at any time, but they can become intimidating as well when you grow older. You may be dealing with serious or chronic health problems; you could be on several medications and need to talk to your physician about individual ones. Anxiety and tension may make it harder to… Continue reading How Friends and Family Can Help with Your Doctor Visits