Health check-up by decade: essential check-ups after 40

60 years old: optimizing your well-being

Modern 60-year-old woman

At this age, regular monitoring helps maintain an excellent quality of life .

  • Metabolism : annual checks if abnormalities detected previously.
  • Colon : screening continues until age 75 if all goes well.
  • Bones : extension of osteoporosis screening to men at risk.
  • Eyes : screening for AMD and glaucoma becomes a priority.
  • Hearing : first hearing assessment to prevent social isolation.
  • Vaccination : Shingles requires specific protection from the age of 65.

70 years and over: protecting your autonomy

Active elderly person

Medical monitoring focuses on maintaining functional abilities.

  • Vital parameters : systematic monitoring during consultations.
  • Bones : Periodic reassessment of bone density.
  • Meaning : Annual vision and hearing checks.
  • Cognition : screening for early memory disorders.
  • Balance : assessing the risk of falls becomes crucial.

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