Please suggest some good questions i can ask my doctor about aging gracefully.

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Be: Be sure to let your doc know what herbals and supplements you are using.

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If: If you notice a new or changing skin lesion, always visit your dermatologist to check for cancer.

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Ask: Ask dentist to evaluate saliva flow if you take medications. Ask for recommendations for oral care.

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The: The first thing i would do as your doctor is to ask you what aging gracefully means to you!

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Ask: Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, bmi, cholesterol panel, and quitting bad habits!

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Advice: Advice regarding prevention of alzheimer's, heart disease, strokes, osteoporosis, and injuries.

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Doctor:: Please review my medication list. Can i drop doses or eliminate drugs i may no longer need?

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Yearly: Yearly checks for prevention, ask for routine check ups, make your md your friend.

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Ask: Ask about proton pump inhibitors which cause osteoporosis & also magnesium deficiency. You may need meds!

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Ask: Ask your cataract surgeon if they offer the newest lens implants for astigmatism and presbyopia?

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Ask: Ask your doctor with the single most important thing you can do to age gracefully.

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How: How can I stop the aging process or slow it down?

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What: What type of vitamins and supplements should I take, if I'm in my 80s to keep living longer?

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Ask: Ask about supplements like co q 10/uniquinol , vitamin D, omega fatty acids and other minerals.

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Ignore: Ask your doctor what can you do to improve your health so you can live a long time.

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Ignore: Don't be afraid to ask your doctor about your sexual function! If they are uneasy, get a new doc!

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Ignore: Exercising and staying fit is imperative .

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Ignore: Ask your doctor about your levels of vitamin D and if you need to take a supplement to be healthy.

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Ignore: Share concerns regarding your health and appearance as you get older with your doctor for advice.

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If: If your child is getting cavities no matter what you do, it may be worth asking your md about gerd.

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Most: Most cases of "bowlegs" are normal. If they persist after age 2, see a pediatric orthopedist.

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All: All children should be physically active. Ask about reasonable limits on tv + electronics.

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Ask: Ask your doctor to assess the appropriateness of your child's language development.

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Ask: Ask about appropriate sleep routine as good sleep helps all behaviors and makes for a happy child!

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Ask: Ask about good ways to interest them in reading and talking - these things last you a lifetime.

Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about aging gracefully.