Staying on top of your health is difficult for everyone, especially when you add the difficulties that retired people face on top of that. However, there’s a couple easy steps that you can take to ensure that important health factors are being tested for as often as they should.
The first, and easiest, is by seeing the doctor on a regular basis. While the frequency of doctor visits will vary on an individual basis, it’s recommended to see a regular physician at least twice a year. This will help them track all of your different health measurements, as well as recommend tests when the time comes for them. While it’s important to stay on top of your health individually, your healthcare provider can help take some of the pressure off when it comes to remembering all of the different tests that are needed.
There’s also a couple other ideas that people have mentioned working well for them. If your healthcare provider has a tool like MyChart, which keeps track of all health-related info in one convenient place, using that can be a great tool. For those who don’t have access to a system like that, or simply prefer traditional means, building a “health book” can be a good way to go. Use this to keep track of dates that certain tests have been performed, as well as when they should next happen. For seniors who have memory-related issues, having a younger family member keep track of this book can be a good way to go.
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