Sometimes it can be a little difficult to know where to start when it comes to talking with a doctor about problems with memory, thinking, or behavior that has started affecting daily activities—and that’s okay.
Download and print this guide to help you or your loved one get the conversation started at the next appointment or upcoming annual wellness visit. You can use this guide to write down any symptoms, as well as the dates when you began noticing them. Remember, it’s helpful to fill out this guide with a loved one and to bring it to the next doctor’s appointment.
Before you visit a doctor, there are a few things to keep in mind or prepare for in advance:
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