For more reasons than one, it's important to schedule those annual checkups. Even if you feel OK, there could be unseen warnings or problems under the surface. If you qualify for medicare, there is no excuse either, they're covered!
Many standard tests you may recognize, blood pressure, cholesterol, height or weight however there are others like loneliness or stress that we would like to raise awareness of. Your annual checkup is the time to discuss any emotional problems, or lack energy, as your emotional health is just as important as your physical health.
One retirement community in Massachusetts has been ensuring every resident, new or veteran, has an annual checkup to establish their overall wellness. One coach Susan Flashner-Fineman, swears by this program as it allows their residents to not only survive but thrive! The staff believe they can help residents live healthier and happier lives by shifting the focus away from needing to fix what’s broken to living their best day every day.
Plan ahead and stay healthy! If you can't remember the last time you went, it's probably been too long.
Many standard tests you may recognize, blood pressure, cholesterol, height or weight however there are others like loneliness or stress that we would like to raise awareness of. Your annual checkup is the time to discuss any emotional problems, or lack energy, as your emotional health is just as important as your physical health.
One retirement community in Massachusetts has been ensuring every resident, new or veteran, has an annual checkup to establish their overall wellness. One coach Susan Flashner-Fineman, swears by this program as it allows their residents to not only survive but thrive! The staff believe they can help residents live healthier and happier lives by shifting the focus away from needing to fix what’s broken to living their best day every day.
Plan ahead and stay healthy! If you can't remember the last time you went, it's probably been too long.