“Age is mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it
don’t matter.”
--Leroy “Satchel” Paige
If you think that life doesn’t have a sense of humor, think again. America’s Baby Boom generation – who once famously declared “Never trust anyone over 30” – are now rethinking that philosophy as they themselves begin coping with everything from wrinkles to retirement to raising their own grandchildren.
The good news is that thanks to modern technology, no senior
ever needs to be alone or uninformed. Our website is dedicated to providing
organized, easy-to-read and comprehensive information about the wide range of
issues pertinent to senior citizens – everything from healthcare, fitness,
nutrition and wellness advice to mental health, substance abuse, workplace and
lifestyle issues. Our expert-reviewed information is not intended as a substitute
for your own doctor, but we do offer state-of-the-art advice that’s very
helpful when you’re dealing with the ages and stages of life.
Recommended Screenings and Immunizations for AgeWise Adults. |
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| These are some of the recomended testing and screenings you should consider over age 50. | |
| Test / Screenings | Age 50+ |
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Women's Health Screening |
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Get at least once and discuss with your doctor. |
| Mammogram | Every 1 or 2 years |
| Pap and Pelvic Exam | Every 1 to 3 years |
| Thyroid Test | Every five years |
For
Men's Health Screening |
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| Prostate Tests | Discuss with your doctor. There is debate whether needed each year or not. |
| Testicular Exam | Monthly self exam and part of general physical |
| General Physical Check Up | Annual physicals are recommended |
| Healthy Heart: Blood Pressure Test | At least every two years |
| Healthy Heart: Cholesterol Test | Usually done as part of your annual phycial. |
| Diabetes: Blood Sugar Test |
Every 3 years |
Colorectal Health: |
Yearly Every 5 years, if not having a colonoscopy Every 5-10 years, if not having a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy Every 10 years |
| Eye and Ear Exams | Every 2-4 years |
| Skin Exam | Monthly mole self exam and doctor visit once a year. |
| Dental Exam | Once or twice a year. |
| Immunizations: Flu Vaccine Pneumonia Vaccine Tetanus-diphtheria booster |
Yearly One time only Every 10 years |
Google Health aims to solve an urgent need that dovetails with our overall mission of organizing patient information and making it accessible and useful. Through our health offering, our users will be empowered to collect, store, and manage their own medical records online.
"Google Health aims to solve an urgent need that dovetails with our overall mission of organizing patient information and making it accessible and useful," Mayer said on her post. "Through our health offering, our users will be empowered to collect, store, and manage their own medical records online."
Google Health will protect the privacy of your health information by giving you complete control over your data. We won't sell or share your data without your explicit permission. Our privacy policy and practices have been developed in thoughtful collaboration with experts from the Google Health Advisory Council.
Third-party interoperability, portability of data, and a clean, useful interface will be part of Google Health. Google has more to do before this product is healthy enough to meet the public but when it does, it should be interesting and useful. See more about Google Health.
AgeWiseHealth.com is your first stop for information about healthcare services and programs for older adults. What are some tried and test, common sense ways to stay in the best shape possible as we look forward to and enter the age of retirement. Diet and excerise are the cornerstones of good health for all ages.
Categories suggested include: Addiction/Substance Abuse, Alternative Medicine, Assisted Living, Cancer, Caregiving, Depression, Diet/Nutrition, Exercise/Fitness, Heart Disease, General Wellness (a LOT of subcategories would go here, obviously), In the Workplace, Men’s Health, Mental Health, Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy, Research, Senior Safety, Senior Sports, Vitamins & Supplements, and Women’s Health.
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