Seniors
Aging Successfully
Healthy Guidelines
Men's Health Guidelines (65 and older)
TEST AND RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES
Weight |
Annually |
Blood pressure |
At least every 1-2 years |
Cholesterol |
At least once every 5 years |
Immunizations |
Tetanus-Diphtheria every 10 years |
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 |