Women's Life Stages 60's

Spirit Life Stages

 I'm in my 60's

As a woman in your 60s and beyond, you now have a perspective (and experiences) that bring wisdom and zest to life. Defying preconceived notions of aging, you are a source of energy, beauty, and inspiration. Now is the time to nurture your health to better mentor and motivate the next generation.

To maintain your health and zest for life in your 60s and beyond:

Every day, be:

• Physically active
  
• Nutritionally smart
  
• In-the-know about preventive screenings
  
  
• Skin
  • Annual mole and overall skin exam
    
  • Practice monthly self-exam of all moles
• Heart
  • Cholesterol panel - total, LDL, HDL and triclycerides
    
  • Blood pressure - at least once every two years
• Breast
  • Mammogram - every one to two years
• Reproductive
  • Internal exam with Pap test-discuss with your healthcare provider
• Bones
  • Bone density test - talk to your healthcare provider
• Colorectal
  • Annual fecal occult blood test
    
  • Rectal exam - every five to ten years
    
  • Sigmoidoscopy - every five years (if not having colonoscopy)
    
  • Colonoscopy - every ten years
• Eyes, Ears and Teeth
  • Vision exam - every one to two years
    
  • Hearing exam - every three years
    
  • Semiannual dental visits for exam and cleaning
• General
  • Immunizations
    • Tetanus once every TEN years
      
    • Influenza - yearly
      
    • Pneumococcal - one time only
      
    • Herpes zoster vaccine - one time only
  • Thyroid test (TSH) -every five years
    
  • Diabetes check - fasting blood glucose - every three years

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