| It pays to communicate frequently with your health | | | | joining your doctors to find treatments or cures for |
| care manager. When you communicate frequently, | | | | your condition. In addition, you can communicate well |
| you cut back the risks of various diseases that | | | | with your doctor if you take the time to learn about |
| affect the elderly. Studies show that people who | | | | healthcare, medicines, illnesses and so on. You not |
| frequently discuss their health with doctors live a | | | | only stay informed, but you can help your doctor find |
| longer and healthier life. | | | | treatments when the condition is swaying. For |
| How far communication stretches: | | | | instance, if you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis, and |
| Communication reaches further however than verbal | | | | have knowledge of the condition, you can provide |
| words. When you doctor reviews your health, you | | | | your doctor pointers when the condition causes |
| should be willing to participate. Participation includes | | | | confusion. |