80’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 80’s:

• Be physically active
• Be nutritionally smart
• Avoid tobacco
• Visit your doctor regularly for check ups
• Be in-the-know about preventative screenings
• Take safety precautions

	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—every one to two years Annual hearing exam Semiannual dental visits for exam and cleaning
	Colorectal Annual fecal occult blood test Colonoscopy—every ten years
	Immunizations Tetanus once every ten years Influenza—annually Pneumococcal—one time only Shingles vaccine—one time only
	Other Diabetes check—fasting blood glucose—every three years Screening for memory changes Screening for depression Screening for risk of falls Discuss medication interaction with physicians
	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