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Lesson 6: Taking the Driver’s
Seat
Module 10: Small Steps to Health
and WealthTM for Older Adults
Communicate Effectively with Your
Health Care Provider
Be comfortable talking to your doctor
Be your own health care advocate
Make a list of what you want to discuss
Write down your questions
Write down your symptoms
Make a list of your medications
Communicate Effectively with Your
Health Care Provider
Medical tests
Explaining medical conditions
Consider bringing a friend or loved one
Small Steps to Step Down Your Health
Care Costs
Negotiate with medical providers
Get the facts
Track your expenses
Bring your own equipment
Check bills for errors
Follow the rules
Small Steps to Step Down Your Health
Care Costs
Go generic
Time your expenses
Split your pills
If (and only if) your doctor approves, split a
higher dose pill in half to save on drug plan
co-payments
Sample the samples
Use the Internet
Quit smoking
Wash and floss
Take Home Message
Taking
small
steps
to
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you make
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to receive
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most appropriate
health care.
health and wealth
decisions.
Take Home Message
Taking small steps to
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small
steps
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make
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health
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help you make informed
decisions
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step
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health and wealth
your health care costs.
decisions.
Take Home Message
Taking small steps to
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help you make informed
your physical
and
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health and wealth
well-being.
decisions.
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