Get That Check-Up!
The Annual Check-Up. Have you been seen by your Primary Care Physician lately?
Some say, “I went to my heart doctor and he said all looks good”, and though this is wonderful news for your heart health, he is not looking at the body as a whole. Others may not seek a check-up because of fear of what the primary doctor might find. However, this only leads to more health complications in the future.
For one reason or another, many people on Medicare don’t get their annual check-ups. This can lead to health problems, potential hospital stays, or early death. Health is so important to me, and should be to everyone. Not all health problems are avoidable, but many of them can be with preventive care. With modern medicine, we now have the tools, tests, and knowledge to help beat back bad health.
Medicare now puts emphasis on prevention. These preventive screenings come at no cost to all Medicare beneficiaries. A visit to your primary care physician could help in early detection of diseases. If you have already been diagnosed with a health condition, ask your doctor if it could be managed through consistent monitoring and some specific changes in lifestyle.
If you are new to the idea of preventive health, or just looking for more information on preventative health, the federal government has a great resource at www.Health.gov. This is the website for The Department of Disease Prevention. On this website, you can find tips on healthy eating, exercise, and staying healthy as we age.
If you have questions about how your specific Medicare plan covers preventive services and extra benefits to help keep you healthy, reach out to us at (770) 913-6464 or check out our website at www.SeniorSourceMedicare.com. Here’s to good health in 2022!