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#11845 - 12/30/04 02:14 PM
doctor visits
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Registered: 07/09/08
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For those of you who live in town with our parents: Do you go to the doctors with them and sit in on the appointments? This is so time consuming, but at times necessary. I have 2 more years of taking my children to the pediatrician and now I'll be swapping that for parents appts. I won't complain too much. I'm glad they are still with us. What I wouldn't give to take my mom to the doctors! ![[Wink]](images/icons/wink.gif)
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#11848 - 01/04/05 01:33 AM
Re: doctor visits
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Registered: 10/09/04
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Loc: Maryland
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When I take my almost 90-year-old mother to her doctor appointments, I always go in with her. I need to know what's going on anyway so I might as well hear it from the horse's mouth. Depending on what kind of an exam it is, I sometimrs leave the room and then come back in when it's time to talk about the diagnosis, etc. Yes, it's time consuming, but it is part of what we boomer women do. ![[Smile]](images/icons/smile.gif)
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#11850 - 01/20/05 02:17 PM
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Registered: 01/19/05
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Loc: Irving, TX
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Everyone needs an advocate at the doctor's office or hospital, especially with our older parents. I went with them when I could (I have a full-time job) because they sometimes did not get the right information and I think sometimes, healthcare professionals don't treat older folks the way they should. I was glad to go and I'm sure they were glad I was there.
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#11851 - 01/20/05 02:55 PM
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Registered: 07/09/08
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LadyDi? watch out queen jawjaw, you have royal company. Lady, we have a resident queen in these forums. She's the queen of experiences. I know she'll be glad to have you here. I'm with you. More ears at these appts. are best for everyone included. When my mom was sick with cancer her doctor sometimes had to put up with 3-4 of us. And we love to ask questions. COme to think of it...he's no longer practicing. He's now in research. ![[Eek!]](images/icons/shocked.gif)
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#11852 - 01/23/05 09:35 PM
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Registered: 10/30/02
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Loc: Linthicum, MD
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Yes, I go...with my father, my great aunt and my great uncle...and yes, I am in the room all the time. I took my father to a surgeon Friday for a consult regarding a rather large hernia...and when the doc got ready to examine him, he asked if I wanted to be excused. I said no...I will just turn away until you are done. Dad and I have seen everything each other has over these last few years between his and my own operations and illneses. I joked with Dad after my bypass that he didn't have to leave the room because he was going to have to take care of me at home and besides, there wasn't anything I had now that I didn't have when he bathed me as a child...it's all just bigger and hanging lower!!
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#11853 - 01/24/05 08:19 PM
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Registered: 10/18/04
Posts: 53
Loc: Orange County, CA
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Yes, Dotsie, when I go with Mom, I go in with her. She talks so much she doesn't listen to what the doctor says so I have to be the ears. And going in pairs does help no matter what the age. Dr. visits can be frightening. My sister went with me during my cancer visits and I was amazed at what she heard and I didn't. It was invaluable.
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#11855 - 01/26/05 04:51 PM
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Registered: 01/22/05
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Loc: Washington
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I am happy to see the comments. Friday we are moving to CA to take of my 84 year old mother. I will miss my 9 grandchildren and have done things to be able to stay in touch easily, but have been tearful because I will miss the daily contact. At the same time I am excited about going home back to CA. Mother has metastasized breast cancer and I will be in on all the appointments. I want to be able to be there for her and hope I am up to it emotionally and spiritually.
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