monicapink
09-04-04, 05:45 PM
This article along with the previous article came from last Sunday's newspaper ... I have copied the information from this article verbatim.
You may dislike going to the doctor. There's often a lengthy wait and a number of forms to complete, so you avoid going at all costs. Surely that's okay, right?
THINK AGAIN -- it's wise to spend your time and money on your health now IF YOU WANT TO LIVE A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE. By visiting the doctor EVEN WHEN YOU ARE WELL, YOU CAN HELP PREVENT ILLNESSES. Health tests, screenings, vaccines and checkups are all ways to PREVENT ILLNESSES AND DISEASE. Talk to your doctor to find out HOW OFTEN AND WHEN YOU NEED SUCH CARE. His recommendations will be based on your age, sex, medical history and family history. NOTE THAT MEDICARE, THE HEALTH-CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, OFTEN COVERS PREVENTIVE CARE.
It's also a GOOD IDEA TO KEEP A LIST OF ALL YOUR MEDICINES AND THE DOSES YOU TAKE FOR EACH ONE. That way you and your family will have a record of your medications.
VACCINES
Whenever there is a flu vaccine shortage, health officials ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ELDERLY GET VACCINATED FIRST. THAT'S BECAUSE INFLUENZA AS WELL AS PNEUMONIA ARE AMONG THE TOP 10 CAUSES OF DEATH IN OLDER ADULTS, says the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MEN AND WOMEN GET THE FLU VACCINES YEARLY STARTING AT AGE 50. THOSE OVER 65 SHOULD GET THE PNEUMONIA VACCINES YEARLY. BE SURE YOUR TETANUS VACCINES ARE UP TO DATE -- GET ONE EVERY 10 TO 15 YEARS. Verify with your doctor how often you should receive these immunizations.
HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIORS
You are what you eat. A cliche, yes. True, certainly. According to the CDC, NEARLY 40 PERCENT OF DEATHS IN AMERICA ARE DUE TO POOR DIET AS WELL AS SMOKING, PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. BY EXERCISING, AVOIDING CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL, AND EATING NUTRITIOUS FOODS, SENIORS CAN LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES.
REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REDUCES THE NEED FOR HOSPITALIZATIONS, DOCTOR VISITS AND MEDICATIONS. The risk of heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure as well as obesity are lowered by exercise. IF MOBILITY IS AN ISSUE, TRY LOW IMPACT EXERCISES LIKE SWIMMING OR EVEN LIFTING LIGHT FREE WEIGHTS AT HOME.
FOR PROPER NUTRITION, MAINTAIN A DIET LOW IN SATURATED FAT AND CHOLESTEROL AND HIGH IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF STROKE AND OTHER DISEASES.
FALLS
Falls are the leading cause of injuries, hospital admissions for trauma and deaths from injury in older adults according to the CDC. BUT FALLS AND RELATED INJURIES CAN BE PREVENTED. STRATEGIES INCLUDING DOING STRENGTH, BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES; MODIFYING YOUR HOME WITH BETTER LIGHTING AND GRAB BARS; AND ENSURING THAT YOUR MEDICINE DOESN'T AFFECT YOUR EQUILIBRIUM.
BY PRACTICING SUCH PREVENTIVE BEHAVIORS NOW YOU CAN BE SURE TO LIVE A MORE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE IN THE YEARS TO COME.
PREVENTIVE CARE AND RECOMMENDED SCREENINGS:
Men Women
Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer Breast cancer screenings (Mammograms) Skin and Other Cancers Skin, Ovarian, Cervical and other cancersDiabetes Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Diabetes CholesterolCholesterolVision TestsBone density tests for osteoporosisHearing TestsVision TestsTuberculosisHearing TestsOral Health Care VisitsTuberculosis
Oral Health Care Visits
You may dislike going to the doctor. There's often a lengthy wait and a number of forms to complete, so you avoid going at all costs. Surely that's okay, right?
THINK AGAIN -- it's wise to spend your time and money on your health now IF YOU WANT TO LIVE A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE. By visiting the doctor EVEN WHEN YOU ARE WELL, YOU CAN HELP PREVENT ILLNESSES. Health tests, screenings, vaccines and checkups are all ways to PREVENT ILLNESSES AND DISEASE. Talk to your doctor to find out HOW OFTEN AND WHEN YOU NEED SUCH CARE. His recommendations will be based on your age, sex, medical history and family history. NOTE THAT MEDICARE, THE HEALTH-CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, OFTEN COVERS PREVENTIVE CARE.
It's also a GOOD IDEA TO KEEP A LIST OF ALL YOUR MEDICINES AND THE DOSES YOU TAKE FOR EACH ONE. That way you and your family will have a record of your medications.
VACCINES
Whenever there is a flu vaccine shortage, health officials ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ELDERLY GET VACCINATED FIRST. THAT'S BECAUSE INFLUENZA AS WELL AS PNEUMONIA ARE AMONG THE TOP 10 CAUSES OF DEATH IN OLDER ADULTS, says the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MEN AND WOMEN GET THE FLU VACCINES YEARLY STARTING AT AGE 50. THOSE OVER 65 SHOULD GET THE PNEUMONIA VACCINES YEARLY. BE SURE YOUR TETANUS VACCINES ARE UP TO DATE -- GET ONE EVERY 10 TO 15 YEARS. Verify with your doctor how often you should receive these immunizations.
HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIORS
You are what you eat. A cliche, yes. True, certainly. According to the CDC, NEARLY 40 PERCENT OF DEATHS IN AMERICA ARE DUE TO POOR DIET AS WELL AS SMOKING, PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. BY EXERCISING, AVOIDING CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL, AND EATING NUTRITIOUS FOODS, SENIORS CAN LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES.
REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REDUCES THE NEED FOR HOSPITALIZATIONS, DOCTOR VISITS AND MEDICATIONS. The risk of heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure as well as obesity are lowered by exercise. IF MOBILITY IS AN ISSUE, TRY LOW IMPACT EXERCISES LIKE SWIMMING OR EVEN LIFTING LIGHT FREE WEIGHTS AT HOME.
FOR PROPER NUTRITION, MAINTAIN A DIET LOW IN SATURATED FAT AND CHOLESTEROL AND HIGH IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF STROKE AND OTHER DISEASES.
FALLS
Falls are the leading cause of injuries, hospital admissions for trauma and deaths from injury in older adults according to the CDC. BUT FALLS AND RELATED INJURIES CAN BE PREVENTED. STRATEGIES INCLUDING DOING STRENGTH, BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES; MODIFYING YOUR HOME WITH BETTER LIGHTING AND GRAB BARS; AND ENSURING THAT YOUR MEDICINE DOESN'T AFFECT YOUR EQUILIBRIUM.
BY PRACTICING SUCH PREVENTIVE BEHAVIORS NOW YOU CAN BE SURE TO LIVE A MORE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE IN THE YEARS TO COME.
PREVENTIVE CARE AND RECOMMENDED SCREENINGS:
Men Women
Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer Breast cancer screenings (Mammograms) Skin and Other Cancers Skin, Ovarian, Cervical and other cancersDiabetes Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Diabetes CholesterolCholesterolVision TestsBone density tests for osteoporosisHearing TestsVision TestsTuberculosisHearing TestsOral Health Care VisitsTuberculosis
Oral Health Care Visits