When you have an appointment for a specialist, prepare for the appointment beforehand.
Make a list of questions you wish to discuss with the doctor, as concerns about adverse reactions to medications or aggressive behaviour.
Put your first three points at the top of the list regarding Alzheimer's disease, if you're sure to cover what is most important to you.
Please also take note of your beloved, drugs, medicines, even OTC and supplements.
You can make a list of everything you liked to take, or take in a bag labelled containers.
Be to the point while you speak to the doctor about Alzheimer's disease.
Be ready for questions about your symptoms beloved and behaviour to answer.
Have you noticed any changes in your heart the mood? Is your loved one to eat regular meals? Do you love seem to be uncomfortable in any way? Do you love shown any aggressive behaviour? As the disease progresses, your understanding will be the critical factor in determining what is best for your beloved.
Write down notes of what the doctor says.
Take a notepad and a pen so you can record the main points of the doctor's explanation.
You can also call on your cell phone or other device, so you can listen back later.
Better yet, bring a friend or another family member and ask him to take notes or to meet your lover while you take notes.
If you do not understand something the doctor says, ask for clarification.
Also think about seating arrangements in the doctor's office.
If your loved one sitting next to you is the doctor and the doctor may ask questions of your beloved - and you can nod to confirm or deny your favourite responses.