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between the ages of 40 and 64 are often advised to get blood pressure screenings
at least once per year, those with diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and other conditions may need more frequent screen- ings.
No two men have the same medical histories, which only highlights the need
for men of all ages to schedule annual physi- cal exams with their physicians. Such ex- ams can reveal poten- tial problems and also make for great op- portunities to discuss more speci c medi- cal screenings with their physicians. e following are some general screening tests and guidelines recom- mended for all men between the ages of
40 and 64, courtesy of the USNLM.
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Health &Fitness
Health &Fitness
Give your family the gift of Planning Ahead
By Jim Dueck
Many of today’s
seniors grew up in a world that was very di erent than today. Going to the dentist for a tooth ache didn’t necessarily mean there would be any medica- tion given to help with the pain, and you may have left the o ce with fewer teeth than you went in with. A common approach to pain and health prob-
Prostate cancer
e USNLM notes that most men age 50 or older should discuss screening for pros- tate cancer with their physicians. Ethnicity and family history are some of the recog- nized risk factors for prostate cancer. As a result, African Ameri- can men and men with a family history of prostate cancer in
a rst degree rela-
tive younger than 65 should discuss screen- ings beginning at age 45. ere are pros and cons to prostate can- cer screenings, and these should be part of men’s discussions with their physicians.
lems was to “tough it out” and hope for things to change for the better.
ings have changed dramatically in health care over the years and as a result, many se- niors are living much longer than their par- ents. Better health care, medications, surgical procedures and
Colorectal cancer
All men between
the ages of 50 and 75 should be screened
for colorectal cancer. Physicians may rec- ommend colorectal screening for men under age 50 with a family history of colon cancer or polyps. In addition, physicians may consider screen- ings for men under 50 who have a history of in ammatory bowel disease.
Cholesterol
e USNLM advises men to have their cho- lesterol levels checked every ve years. Men with certain condi- tions, such as diabetes and heart disease, may need to be checked
health related informa- tion have all contrib- uted to seniors living longer.
Seniors today are living 30 years longer on average than they did 100 years ago. A well thought out plan for many seniors will include leaving their home and moving to where care is available.
more often.
Diabetes
Diabetes screen- ings are recommended every three years for men age 45 and older. Men who are over- weight and younger than 45 should ask their physicians if they should be screened before they reach 45.
Current data indicates 50-70% of seniors over 65 will need long term care at some point in their life. Planning to move to where care is available is the most practical approach for many seniors and is often much less expen- sive than having care come to your home.
Planning ahead for
Osteoporosis
Women are more likely to develop os- teoporosis than men, but that doesn’t mean men are immune to this condition marked by a weakening of the bones due to tissue loss. Fractures after age 50, heavy alcohol use, smoking, and low
long term care, is a gift that seniors can give to their family. When a plan is in place before it is needed, stress is reduced and everything can go much smoother. We put gas in our vehicles before we run out. Why not put a long term care plan
in place before health runs out.
body weight are some risk factors that can make men vulnerable to osteoporosis.
Health screenings can catch diseases and other conditions in their early stages when they’re most treat- able. Such screenings should be a vital part of men’s health rou- tines.
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