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Aging People Precautions 40 to 64years

First, look for any Family h/o Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, TIA with PFO, Diabetes Mellitus, Kidney Disease, Osteoporosis etc…

Risk Factors:

• 1.Hormonal imbalance: Progesterone, Estrogen, Testosterone 
• High Blood Pressure: 60 million people having high blood pressure in   America.
• Diabetes Mellitus: 25 Million people having Diabetes in America.
• High Lipid Profile:
  a. Total Cholesterol,
  b. Low HDL,
  c. LDL,
  d. Triglycerides.
• Osteoprosis
• DJD: degenerative joint Diseases
• Male: Prostatic Hypertrophy may lead to prostatic cancer
• Female: Breast cysts and fibroids may lead to breast cancer

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Health screening - men - age 40 - 64
All adults should visit their health care provider from time to time, even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:

1. Screen for diseases
2. Assess risk of future medical problems
3. Encourage a healthy lifestyle
4. Update vaccinations
5. Maintain a relationship with a doctor in case of an illness

Information

Even if you feel fine, it is still important to see your health care provider regularly to check for potential problems. Most people who have highbloodpressure don't even know it. The only way to find out is to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Likewise, high blood sugar and highcholesterol levels often do not produce any symptoms until the disease becomes advanced.

There are specific times when you should see your health care provider. Age-specific guidelines are as follows:

Blood pressure screening:

1. Have your blood pressure checked every 2 years unless it is 120-139/80-89 Hg or higher. Then have it checked every year. Watch for blood pressure screenings in your area. Ask your health care provider if you can stop in to have your blood pressure checked. Check your blood pressure using the automated machines at local grocery stores and pharmacies.
2. If the top number (systolic number) is greater than 130 or the bottom number (diastolic number) is greater than 85, call your doctor. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.

Cholesterol screening and heart disease prevention:

1. Men over age 34 should be checked every 5 years.
2. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.
3. Some men should consider taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks.

Colon cancer screening:

People between ages 50 and 75 should be screened for colorectal cancer. African-Americans should consider starting screening at age 45. This may involve:

1. A stool test done every year.
2. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years along with a stool occult blood test.   
3. Colonoscopy every 10 years.
4. People with risk factors for colon cancer, such as ulcerative colitis, a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, or a history of large colorectal adenomas may need a colonoscopy more often.

Dental exam:

1. Go to the dentist every year for an exam and cleaning.

Eye exam:

1. If you have vision problems, continue to have an eye exam every 2 years.
2. The benefit of screening for glaucoma is unclear.

Immunizations:

1. You should receive a flu vaccine every year.
2. Your doctor may recommend other vaccinations if you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes.
3. You should have a tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccination every 10 years. If you have not received a tetanus-diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine as one of your tetanus-diphtheria vaccines, you should have it once.
4. You may get a shingles or herpes zoster vaccination once after age 60.

Osteoporosis screening:
All men ages 50 to 70 with risk factors for osteoporosis should discuss screening with their doctor.

Preventive health visit every 2 years until age 50, and then once a    year, should include:

1. Checking height and weight
2. Screening for alcohol and tobacco use
3. Screening for depression
4. Routine diagnostic tests are not recommended.

Prostate cancer screening:

1. Most men age 50 or older should discuss screening for prostate cancer with their health care provider. African-American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer should start screening at age 45.
2. During screening, a PSA blood test is done.

Alternative Names

1. Health maintenance visit - men - age 40 - 64;
2. Physical exam - men - age 40 - 64;
3. Yearly exam - men - age 40 - 64;
4. Checkup - men - age 40 - 64;
5. Men's health - age 40 – 64

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Health screening - women - age 40 – 64

All adults should visit their health care provider from time to  time,even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:

1. Screen for diseases
2. Assess risk of future medical problems
3. Encourage a healthy lifestyle
4. Update vaccinations
5. Maintain a relationship with a health care provider in case of an illness

Information

Even if you feel fine, it is still important to see your health care provider regularly to check for potential problems. Most people who have highbloodpressure don't even know it. The only way to find out is to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Likewise, high blood sugar and highcholesterol levels often do not produce any symptoms until the disease becomes advanced.

There are specific times when you should see your health care provider. Age-specific guidelines are as follows:

Blood pressure screening:

1. Have your blood pressure checked every 2 years unless it is 120-139/80-89 Hg or higher. Then have it checked every year.
2. Watch for blood pressure screenings in your area. Ask your health care provider if you can stop in to have your blood pressure checked. Check your blood pressure using the automated machines at local grocery stores and pharmacies.
3. If the top number (systolic number) is greater than 130 or the bottom number (diastolic number) is greater than 85, call your doctor's office.
4. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.

Cholesterol screening:

1. Women over age 44 should be checked every 5 years.
2. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.

Diabetes screening:

1. If your blood pressure is above 135/80, your health care provider will test your blood sugar levels for diabetes.

Colon cancer screening:

People between the ages of 50 and 75 should be screened for colorectal cancer. This may involve:

1. A stool test done every year.
2. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years along with a stool guaiac test.
3. Colonoscopy every 10 years.
4. Double-contrast bariumenema every 5 years.
5. Computed tomographic colonography (virtual colonoscopy) every 5 years.
6. People with risk factors for colon cancer such as ulcerativecolitis, a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, or a history of large colorectal adenomas may need a colonoscopy more often.

Dental exam:

1. Go to the dentist every year for an exam and cleaning.

Eye exam:

1. Have an eye exam every 2 years.
2. Once you turn 45, make sure that your health care provider checks for glaucoma.

Immunizations:

1. You should receive a flu vaccine every year.
2. Ask your doctor if you should get a vaccine to reduce your risk of pneumonia.
3. You should have a tetanus-diphtheria and acellular pertussis (TdAP) vaccine once as part of your tetanus-diphtheria vaccines.
4. You should have a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years.
5. You may get a shingles or herpes zoster vaccination once after age 60. 

Physical exam:

1. Have a physical exam every 1-5 years.
2. Your height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) should be checked at each exam.
3. Routine diagnostic tests are not recommended.

Breast exams:

1. Women may do a monthly breast self-exam.
2. Women should contact their doctor immediately if they notice a change in their breasts, whether or not they do self exams.
3. A health care provider should do a complete breast exam every year.

Mammograms:

1. Women over age 40 should have a mammogram done every 1-2 years, depending on their risk factors, to check for breastcancer.

Osteoporosis screening:

1. All postmenopausal women with fractures should have a bonedensitytest (DEXA scan).
2. Women under age 65 who have risk factors for osteoporosis should be screened.

Pelvic exam and Pap smear:

1. Papsmears should be done once every 2 - 3 years.
2. Pelvic exams may be done more often to check for other disorders.
3. If your Pap smears have been normal three times in a row, your doctor may tell you that you only need a Pap smear once every 3 years.
4. Women who have had a total hysterectomy (uterus and cervix removed) may choose not to have Pap smears.
5. Women who are sexually active should be screened for chlamydia infection. This can be done during a pelvic exam.
6. Your health care provider will discuss how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with you if you are sexually active.
7. Your health care provider will ask you questions about alcohol and tobacco, and may ask you about depression.

Alternative Names

1. Health maintenance visit - women - age 40 - 64;
2. Physical exam - women - age 40 - 64;
3. Yearly exam - women - age 40 - 64;
4. Checkup - women - age 40 - 64;
5. Women’s health - age 40 - 64

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Aging People Precautions after 65years……

Health screening - men - over 65

All adults should visit their health care provider from time to time, even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:

1. Screen for diseases
2. Assess risk of future medical problems
3. Encourage a healthy lifestyle
4. Update vaccinations
5. Maintain a relationship with a doctor in case of an illness

Information

Even if you feel fine, it is still important to see your health care provider regularly to check for potential problems. Most people who have highbloodpressure don't even know it. The only way to find out is to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Likewise, high blood sugar and highcholesterol levels often do not produce any symptoms until the disease becomes advanced.

There are specific times when you should see your health care provider. Age-specific guidelines are as follows:

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening:

1. Men between ages 65 - 75 who have smoked should have an   ultrasound done once to screen for abdominal aortic     aneurysms.
2. Other men should discuss such screening with their health care provider.

Blood pressure screening:

1. Have your blood pressure checked every year.
2. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be watched more closely.

Cholesterol screening:

1. If your cholesterol level is normal, have it rechecked every 5 years.
2. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.

Colon cancer screening:

One of the following screening tests should be done:

1. A stool test every year
2. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years along with a stool occult blood test
3. Colonoscopy every 10 years
4. After age 75, you should discuss colon cancer screening with your doctor.

Note:
Patients with risk factors for colon cancer, including ulcerative colitis, a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, or a history of large colorectal adenomas may need a colonoscopy more often. Dental exam:

1. Go to the dentist every year for an exam and cleaning.

Eye exam:

1. Have an eye exam every 2 years, especially if you have vision problems or risk factors for glaucoma.

Immunizations:

1. If you are over 65, get a pneumococcal vaccine if you have never had before, or if you received one more than 5 years before you turned 65.
2. Get a flu shot every year.
3. Get a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years.
4. You may get a shingles or herpes zoster vaccination once after age 60. You can get it at any age if you never had the vaccination.

Osteoporosis screening:

1. All men over age 65 should discuss osteoporosis screening with their health care provider.

Prostate cancer screening:

1. All men should discuss prostate cancer screening with their health care provider.
2. During screening a PSA test is done.

Preventive health visit each year should include:

1. Checking height and weight
2. Screening for alcohol and tobacco use
3. Screening for depression
4. Screening for the risk of falls or medication interactions
5. Screening for hearing loss

Alternative Names

1. Health maintenance visit - men - over 65;
2. Physical exam - men - over 65;
3. Yearly exam - men - over 65;
4. Checkup - men - over 65;
5. Men's health - over 65

Women:

One in three after 65 age have cardiovascular Disease(heart , HTN, Vascular Disease)

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Health screening - women - over 65

All adults should visit their health care provider from time to time, even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:

1. Screen for diseases
2. Assess risk of future medical problems
3. Encourage a healthy lifestyle
4. Update vaccinations
5. Maintain a relationship with a doctor or nurse in case of an illness 

Information

Even if you feel fine, it is still important to see your health care provider regularly to check for potential problems. Most people who have highbloodpressure don't even know it. The only way to find out is to have your blood pressure checked regularly. High blood sugar and highcholesterol levels often do not produce any symptoms until the disease becomes advanced.

There are specific times when you should see your health care provider. Age-specific guidelines are as follows:

Blood pressure screening:

1. Have your blood pressure checked every year.
2. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be watched more closely.

Cholesterol screening:

1. If your cholesterol level is normal, have it rechecked every 3-5 years.
2. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.

Colon cancer screening:

Until age 75, one of the following screening tests should be done:

1. Virtual colonoscopy (computed tomographic colonography) every 5 years
2. A stool test every year
3. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years along with a stool guaiac test
4. Colonoscopy every 10 years

Dental Exam:

1. Go to the dentist every year for an exam and cleaning.

Diabetes screening:

1. If your blood pressure is above 135/80, your health care provider will test your blood sugar levels for diabetes.

Note:

Patients with risk factors for colon cancer, including ulcerative colitis, a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, or a history of large colorectal adenomas may need a colonoscopy more often.

Eye Exam:

1. Have an eye exam every 2 years.
2. Make sure your health care provider checks for glaucoma.

Hearing Test:

1. Have your hearing tested every year.

Immunizations:

1. If you are over age 65, get a pneumococcal vaccine if you have never had before, or if you received one more than 5 years before you turned 65.
2. Get a flu shot every year.
3. Get a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years.
4. You may get a shingles or herpes zoster vaccination once after age 60.

Physical exam:

1. Have a yearly physical exam.
2. With each exam, you should have your height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) checked.
3. Routine diagnostic tests are not recommended unless your doctor finds a problem.
4. Your health care provider will ask you questions about alcohol and tobacco use, your diet, exercise, safety such as seat belt use, and may ask you about depression

Breast exams:

1. Women may do a monthly breast self-exam.
2. Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if you notice a change in your breasts, whether or not you do self exams.
3. A health care provider should do a complete breast exam every year.

Mammograms:

1. Women should have a mammogram done every 1-2 years, depending on their risk factors, to check for breast cancer.

Osteoporosis screening:

1. All women should have a bone density test (DEXA scan).
2. Ask your doctor or nurse about how much calcium you need and what exercises can help prevent osteoporosis.

Pelvic exam and Papsmear :

1. After age 65, most women can stop having Pap smears as long as they have had three negative tests within the past 10 years.

Alternative Names

1. Health maintenance visit - women - over 65;
2. Physical exam - women - over 65;
3. Yearly exam - women - over 65;
4. Checkup - women - over 65;
5. Women's health - over 65