Health Screenings and Education
This yearly appointment with your primary care provider helps follow up on your health and catch problems early.
What is an annual physical/wellness check up?
The CDC recommends at least this many minutes of moderate activity per week.
What is 150 minutes?
Eating colorful fruits and vegetables provides this protective nutrient.
What are antioxidants?
Doing crossword puzzles, sudoku, or reading can help keep this organ healthy?
What is the brain?
Attending church, volunteering, or joining clubs are examples of this type of activity.
What is social participation?
You should visit this type of doctor 1-2 times a year for cleanings and oral health
What is a dentist?
Walking, swimming, and dancing are examples of this type of exercise.
What is aerobic exercise?
Older adults should eat more of this nutrient to maintain strength
What is protein?
Playing card games or trivia helps promote this type of health.
What is cognitive health?
Spending time with friends and family supports this aspect of emotional health.
What is happiness or mental well being?
A yearly skin assessment checks for this type of disease
What is skin cancer?
Doing this type of exercise 2-3 times a week with light weights or resistance bands helps maintain muscle strength and bone health
What is strength training or resistance training?
This nutrient helps with digestion and is found in whole grains and leafy greens.
What is fiber?
This common disease of memory and cognition becomes more likely with age.
What is Alzheimer's disease or dementia?
Using video calls or phone calls helps avoid.
What is social isolation?
This yearly test checks for eye conditions like glaucoma and vision changes.
What is an eye exam?
These exercises improve stability and help prevent falls by strengthening muscles that keep you steady.
What are balance exercises?
Too much sodium in the diet can lead to what condition?
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
This mindfulness practice reduces stress and improves focus.
What is meditation?
Strong social engagement can improve two health outcomes besides mental health.
What is heart health and immune function?
This yearly shot is recommended every year to protect senior from a seasonal sickness
What is a flu shot?
This ancient practice combines stretching, balance, and breathing to improve flexibility and reduce stress.
What is yoga?
Drinking at least 6 glasses of water daily prevents this.
What is dehydration?
This reflective practice involves writing down thoughts and feelings to boost self-awareness and reduce stress.
What is journaling
Forming meaningful relationships and staying active in your community can help you live longer by reducing this serious health risk.
What is premature death?