Do you know who your aging parent’s Doctors are? Do you know your aging parents insurance information?
I would have to say that many do not… What would you do if there was an emergency?
Below is a list of 10 essential things you need to know today!
- Names of doctors. This is probably the most important piece of information. Doctors offices keep records of visits, insurance information, medical problems, etc.. and basically the rest of the information below!
- Birth date. Medical records and insurance information are usually cataloged according to birth date.
- List of medications. It’s important that a doctor know every medication before treating in case of an emrgency.
- List of allergies. This is important if one of your aging parents is allergic to any types of medication.
- Religious beliefs. This is important in case blood transfusions are needed.
- Advance directives. An advance directive is a legal document that states a person’s decisions about his or her health care, such as whether or not resuscitation efforts should be made and the use of life-support machines.
- Major medical problems. This includes such diseases as diabetes or heart disease.
- Insurance information. Know the name of your aging parents’ health insurance provider and their policy numbers.
- Prior surgery. List past medical procedures.
- Lifestyle information. Do your parents smoke or drink?
