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Laura Mosqueda , M.D.
Geriatrician

Have you ever gone to a medical appointment only to find yourself more confused about your condition or treatment options? For seniors, maintaining good health can be daunting with the management of multiple conditions and medications. To eliminate confusion, Laura Mosqueda, M.D., director of geriatrics for UC Irvine Healthcare, advises seniors to take the following steps at their next appointment.

• Write down your questions. Bring them to your office visit and make sure you get answers to your top two or three concerns.

• If you have diabetes or hypertension, bring your home-monitoring records.

• Bring all your medications, including herbals and supplements.

• Bring a tape recorder or a health care folder or notebook to organize information.

• If you have a complicated health problem, have a friend or relative accompany you to be your advocate and to help you remember information.

• If you are experiencing a new health problem, write down your observations. Be attentive to such things as when the problem occurs (for example, before bed or after a large meal) and what aggravates or lessens the problem.

• After the visit, follow through with the plan of action discussed during the visit.

Lastly, Dr. Mosqueda encourages patients to leave the physicians office with a clear understanding of their conditions, treatments and plan to maintain their health and activity goals.

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