Seniors often skip routine wellness visits and general exams. Sometimes that’s because seniors have trouble getting to medical appointments. In other cases it could be that seniors really don’t like going to the doctor. But whatever the reason is there are too many seniors that are not getting the wellness check ups and exams that are recommended for them every year.
Seniors that have trouble scheduling exams or getting to medical appointments should get senior home care. A senior home care provider is a big help to seniors. They can help seniors schedule appointments for things like medical care or for things like getting haircuts. And they can help arrange transportation for seniors that need it.
If your senior parent hasn’t been as diligent as they should about getting regular wellness care help them schedule wellness visits today.
Eye Exams
Yearly eye exams are very important for everyone over the age of 65. Vision can change a lot as seniors get older. Just because your senior parent hasn’t noticed any big or concerning changes in their vision doesn’t mean their eyes are fine. They could be in the early stages of blindness. Or they could have an eye disease. Some vision disorders can be treated or reversed if they are caught early. Seniors need to have their eyes checked every year so that an eye doctor can look for symptoms of conditions like glaucoma, retinopathy, and cataracts.
Hearing Testing
A large number of seniors assume that changes in their hearing is just age-related hearing loss. For some seniors that’s true. There is a certain amount of hearing loss that happens naturally as people age. But seniors who are having trouble hearing could have more serious problems. A hearing screening can show the level of hearing loss that a senior is experiencing.
A doctor may be able to prescribe medication, treatment, or hearing aids that can improve or maintain a senior’s hearing. Your loved one’s senior home care provider can help them keep track of what is needed. That’s why getting a hearing screening at least once a year is essential for seniors.
Vaccination Updates
If the only vaccination that your senior parent has had recently is a flu shot or a Covid-19 vaccine it’s time to schedule a wellness checkup for them. Doctors recommend that seniors still get some routine vaccinations to protect them from things like shingles and whooping cough. Seniors who are planning on traveling may need additional vaccines.
Dental Cleanings
Dental cleanings are very important for seniors. Dental health plays a role in overall health. Seniors should get dental cleanings at least once a year. Seniors who have diabetes or other chronic health problems may need two dental cleanings per year. Regular dental cleanings will help seniors hang onto their original teeth as long as possible. They also allow a dentist to look for signs of decay or infection.
Dental infections and other dental problems can cause blood clots, infections, and other serious health problems in seniors. Regular dental cleanings will lower the risk of a senior parent having serious health problems.
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