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Introduction

The Partnering With Your Doctor workshop helps you get the best health care for memory loss. You and your caregiver will:

  1. Learn from videos and a PowerPoint presentation
  2. Practice with written and verbal exercises
  3. Prepare for your next doctor's visit

What?

The Partnering with Your Doctor workshop will help individuals with memory loss and their caregivers improve how they work with their doctor. This workshop will help you:

  • Let your doctor know of and take care of your concerns
  • Prepare for doctor visits
  • Log the use of medicine and points to discuss
  • Lower your stress
  • Ensure the best health care possible

Who?

Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers.

When?

Workshop dates vary.  

Where?

To find out if there is a Partnering with Your Doctor workshop in your area, please contact your chapter.
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Booklet offers help

You can order an 18-page booklet, "Partnering With Your Doctor: A Guide for Persons with Memory Problems and Their Caregivers" that offers many tips on how to:

  • Get a proper diagnosis
  • Work with your doctor to get the best care
  • Plan for follow-up visits

To view PDF versions of these booklets:

 Partnering With Your Doctor: A Guide for Persons with Memory Problems and Their Caregivers (20 pages)

 Establezca una Alianza con su Doctor: Una Guia Para Personas que Sufren de Perdida de Memoria y Para los Seres Que las Cuidan (20 pages)