Medical Checkups
Medical Checkups
People of all ages should get certain medical tests done regularly to stay healthy and find health problems early. For older adults, doctors recommend these important tests:
- Dental check-up to look for gum disease, cavities, and mouth sores
- Hearing test to see if hearing aids or rehabilitation are needed
- Eye exam to check for cataract, growths, and other eye problems
- Skin check to spot problematic moles and signs of melanoma
- Blood lipid test to see if cholesterol and triglyceride levels are too high, which can cause heart and blood vessels diseases
- Stool test to detect early colon cancer
- Blood pressure check to screen for high blood pressure that can cause heart problems
- Mammogram to find breast cancer
- Bone density scan to check for weak, thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Getting these tests done routinely allows older adults to address any health issues found early. This helps maintain quality of life.
Which regular medical checkups should be performed in older age and are the checkups subsidized? We have gathered some information about the most significant checkups, their recommended frequency, and eligibility terms.