Mum or Dad Won’t go to the Doctor – Getting Elderly Parents to Visit their GP

You’re becoming worried about your parent’s health. It may be failing memory; it could be aches or pains you feel aren’t quite right, or maybe you want the doctor’s opinion about whether your elderly parent should stop driving. Whatever the concern, your mum or dad just refuses to visit the doctor.


“I don’t want to bother him.”

“It’s nothing to worry about.”

“Stop fussing!”

These are all very familiar and frustrating responses. The fact remains, though, that the problem is still there and you don’t know what to do, so here are some suggestions about tackling this sensitive issue.

Read the full article here: http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/mum-or-dad-wont-go-to-the-doctor--getting-elderly-parents-to-visit-their-gp.aspx