70’s
Similar to the way we maintain a vehicle or a home, it is important to take care of yourself—body, mind and spirit. As you reach a new decade, it is an opportunity to assess your overall wellness and take steps to stay healthy.

For your best health in your 70’s:
• Be physically active
• Be nutritionally smart
• Avoid tobacco
• Be in-the-know about preventative screenings

	Skin Annual mole and overall skin exam Practice monthly self-exam of all moles
	Heart Baseline cholesterol panel—total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides Blood pressure—at least annually Fasting cholesterol test every five years
	Eyes, Ears and Teeth Vision exam—twice in your 30’s Hearing exam—every ten years Semiannual dental visits for exam and cleaning
	Colorectal Annual fecal occult blood test Rectal exam—every five to ten years Sigmoidoscopy—every five years (if no colonoscopy) Colonoscopy—every ten years
	Immunizations Tetanus once every ten years Influenza—annually Pneumococcal—one time only
	Other Diabetes check—fasting blood glucose Thyroid test (TSH)—if recommended by physician
	Men’s Health Digital prostate screening with your physician Osteoporosis screening for men with risk factors
	Women’s Health Monthly self breast exams Annual mammogram Internal exam with pap test—every one to three years Bone density test—discuss with your provider