These recommended guidelines apply to healthy seniors (65 years of age and older) who have no specific disease or additional risk factors. They're recommendations only. Be sure to talk to your own physician to discuss your personal health guidelines in-depth.
Women's Health Guidelines (65 and older)
| Recommended Test | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Weight | Annually |
| Blood pressure | At least every 1-2 years |
| Cholesterol | At least every 5 years |
| Immunizations |
Tetanus-diphtheria every 10 years Influenza annually Pneumococcal, once at age 65 |
| Clinical breast exam |
Health care provider, annually Self-exam, monthly |
| Mammography | Annually |
| Pelvic exam/PAP smear | Every 1-3 years |
| Colon cancer screening | Annual stool blood test and flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years OR colonoscopy every 10 years |
| Diabetes screening | Every 3 years OR per health care provider |
| Eye exam | Every 1-2 years as indicated |
| Hearing exam | Every 1-2 years as indicated |
Men's Health Guidelines (65 and older)
| Recommended Test | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Weight | Annually |
| Blood pressure | At least every 1-2 years |
| Cholesterol | At least once every 5 years |
| Immunizations |
Tetanus-Diphtheria every 10 years Influenza annually Pneumococcal once at age 65 |
| Prostate cancer screening | Discuss with provider the benefits and limitations of screening PSA and digital rectal exam |
| Testicular exam | As part of routine exam |
| Colon cancer screening | Annual stool blood test and flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years or Colonoscopy every 10 years |
| Diabetes screening | Every 3 years or per healthcare provider |
| Eye exam | Every 1-2 years as indicated |
| Hearing | Every 1-2 years as indicated |