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What should I tell my caregivers about my health as I get older?

Your caregiver can act as your advocate with the right information. In this video, HealthMaker Barbara Ficarra, RN, shares specific details your caregiver needs to know.


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Up Next

  • How can I protect my heart as I get older?

  • How can I protect my memory as I get older?

  • How can we help caregivers?

  • How do you prompt difficult conversations about end-of-life medical care?

  • Finding the words: communicating your needs with your doctor

  • What resources does AARP offer caregivers?

  • Do you ever find yourself keeping information from your doctor?

  • What does it mean to empower a patient?

  • Caring for someone with dementia: what you should know

  • Is dementia one of your biggest concerns for the aging population?

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