Your Doctor’s Appointment Belongs on the Calendar, Too.
You know when your loved one’s next appointment is. You may even know which parking garage fills up first. Your own checkup? That’s the one you keep moving.
Caregiving can make a routine appointment feel like a small production. Someone has to cover the time you’re away, know the routine and be available if the office runs late.
When you book the appointment, arrange that coverage at the same time. Include the drive, the waiting room and a little room for delays. An hour of help may not cover an hour-long appointment.
Tell your doctor what your days are like
Mention that you’re a caregiver. Talk about changes in your sleep, appetite or energy instead of brushing them off as just part of the job. The Alzheimer’s Association encourages caregivers to keep regular medical visits and take those changes seriously.
CareOne Connected provides respite services. If getting to your own appointments has become difficult, tell us about the support you need through our Request Services page.
You don’t need to finish everyone else’s to-do list before your health gets a place on it.
