{"id":6790,"date":"2025-07-14T11:40:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambula.pt\/blog\/sem-categoria\/how-to-make-it-a-peaceful-and-safe-time-for-the-elderly-to-go-to-appointments\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T10:19:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:19:55","slug":"how-to-make-it-a-peaceful-and-safe-time-for-the-elderly-to-go-to-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/en\/blog\/well-being\/how-to-make-it-a-peaceful-and-safe-time-for-the-elderly-to-go-to-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make it a peaceful and safe time for the elderly to go to appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6790\" class=\"elementor elementor-6790 elementor-6347\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85894e0 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"85894e0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ea25f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a9ea25f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cfbce5 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cfbce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One day they were the ones who held our hands at appointments, calmed our fears and took care of everything for us. Today, the roles are reversed and it&#8217;s our turn to be there. Accompanying an elderly person to the doctor is so much more than a practical gesture: it&#8217;s an act of care, respect and gratitude.  <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <strong> This article, then, is for those who care:<\/strong> with presence, with patience and with love. We&#8217;ve put together simple and practical tips to make doctor&#8217;s appointments more relaxed and safer for those who have already taken such good care of us. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-864bc02 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"864bc02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e770ab4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e770ab4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423e5bd exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"423e5bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key points of the article<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e274d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58e274d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"316\"><p data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"316\">Accompanying an elderly person to the doctor is a gesture of care, emotional support and security.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"408\"><p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"408\">Preparing for the appointment in advance helps to identify symptoms and clarify doubts.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"513\"><p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"513\">During the consultation, it&#8217;s important to take notes, ask questions and make sure everything is understood.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"607\"><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"607\">Transportation must be carried out in comfort and safety, respecting the limitations of the elderly person.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"705\"><p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"705\">There are professional services that can support those who are unable to attend in person.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43255f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b43255f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is it so important to accompany an elderly person to medical appointments?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3778a4a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3778a4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we get older, it&#8217;s natural to have more appointments, tests and treatments. But it&#8217;s also common for fears to arise: fear of bad news, embarrassment at sharing certain symptoms or even difficulties in understanding what the doctor is saying. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The elderly often feel lost in the midst of so much information. They may not remember the name of a medicine, forget important symptoms or simply not be able to express how they feel. Having someone by their side provides reassurance, helps organize ideas and ensures that nothing is left unsaid or uncomprehended.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79e780e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"79e780e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf0f1c exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bf0f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Before the appointment: prepare with time and empathy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760985f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"760985f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Preparation begins well before you leave the house. Here are a few simple tips that make all the difference: <\/p><p> <\/p><ol><li><strong>Talk calmly.<\/strong>  A few days before, ask yourself how you&#8217;ve been feeling. Is something worrying you? Any new pain? This conversation should take place in a quiet moment, without any rush or distractions   <\/li><li><strong>Take note of the important points.<\/strong>  Write down symptoms, doubts, reactions to medication and any other relevant details. It&#8217;s also useful to make a list of questions to ask the doctor <\/li><li><strong>Organize the documents.<\/strong>  Always carry your ID card, SNS or health insurance card, current medication list (with dosages) and recent reports or exams.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfeddd3 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cfeddd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">COPD in Portugal: the weight of the numbers and the experts' warning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5501180 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5501180\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even before the appointment begins, the way the elderly person is transported can make all the difference. Ensuring comfort and safety on the journey is a gesture of care that conveys peace of mind from the very first moment. <\/p><p> <\/p><ul><li>Check if the elderly person needs help getting in and out of the car<\/li><li>Avoid peak traffic hours or hot weather to ensure a smooth journey<\/li><li>Always wear a seat belt and, if necessary, cushions or supports<\/li><li>Bring water and medication in case the wait is long<\/li><li>If you can&#8217;t take him, consider using <a href=\"http:\/\/46.105.61.121\/servicos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional non-emergency patient transportation services.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a02af4 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a02af4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1280x720_shutterstock_2463696267-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6793\" alt=\"auxiliar a dar suporte com empatia a idoso\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1280x720_shutterstock_2463696267-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1280x720_shutterstock_2463696267-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1280x720_shutterstock_2463696267-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1280x720_shutterstock_2463696267.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-138ec17 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"138ec17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f948a49 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f948a49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">During the consultation: be present and supportive<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca9115a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca9115a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A doctor&#8217;s appointment can be short, so it has to be effective. And the chaperone&#8217;s role is to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that all questions are addressed: <\/p><p> <\/p><ul><li><strong>Be attentive and take notes.<\/strong>  Writing down what the doctor says helps you remember later and avoids confusion<br><strong>Help with communication.<\/strong>  If the elderly person doesn&#8217;t understand something, ask the doctor to explain it in another way. There&#8217;s no shame in that. In fact, it&#8217;s a right.  <\/li><li><strong>Ask questions if necessary.<\/strong> <em>&#8220;What is this medicine for?&#8221;, &#8220;Will it cause side effects?&#8221;, &#8220;Are there any alternatives?<\/em>&#8220;. These are legitimate questions that deserve a clear answer <\/li><li><strong>Confirm that everything has been understood.<\/strong>  Before you leave, it&#8217;s important to repeat what was agreed: medication, tests to be done, care to be taken. The doctor can even write down the instructions if necessary. <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21eba7d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21eba7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">After the appointment: continue care at home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f9f78 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1f9f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The consultation doesn&#8217;t end when you leave the office. Then it&#8217;s time to: <\/p><p> <\/p><ul><li><strong>Review the notes and explain calmly.<\/strong>  Recall what has been said, reinforce the precautions to be taken and help plan the next steps<\/li><li><strong>Monitor the taking of medication.<\/strong>  Check that you understand how and when to take the medication, and if there are any interactions with other products (including supplements or teas).<\/li><li><strong>Schedule your next exams or appointments.<\/strong>  And store everything in an accessible place to keep the register up to date.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-181a322 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"181a322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What if I can't keep up? Are there safe alternatives? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ce0a1 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90ce0a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s not always possible to be there. For reasons of work, distance or other commitments, there are times when the elderly person may need professional support. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>In this case, it <strong>is worth considering specialized transport and accompaniment services for non-urgent patients<\/strong>, such as those provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/46.105.61.121\/sobre-nos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <strong>Ambula<\/strong>\n<\/a>. These services ensure safe and comfortable travel, and can also include support at the doctor&#8217;s office to ensure that the elderly person is not alone and that medical information is correctly passed on to the family or main caregiver. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d32dd41 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d32dd41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a123b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30a123b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The presence that makes a difference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b528239 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b528239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Being present at a consultation is much more than sitting next to it.<\/strong>  It&#8217;s listening, asking, welcoming. It&#8217;s helping the elderly to feel respected, listened to and confident. Because it&#8217;s often in the silent, attentive support that the biggest difference is made.  <\/p><p> <\/p><p>If you have a family member who starts missing appointments, who leaves confused or who seems more insecure about health care, perhaps what they really need is someone to accompany them (not just physically, but emotionally too).<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Deep down, this is what we&#8217;re all looking for in moments of vulnerability:<strong> to know that we&#8217;re not alone.<\/strong> And when it comes to caring for the elderly, every gesture counts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One day they were the ones who held our hands at appointments, calmed our fears and took care of everything for us. 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