Healthy Aging Month

September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, offering a meaningful opportunity for healthcare providers to support older adults in maintaining health, independence, and quality of life. As a provider, you play a vital role in guiding patients through preventive strategies, lifestyle changes, and early detection of age-related conditions. This will empower patients to take care of their health the best they can so they can thrive at any stage of life.

Encourage the following preventive health measures: 

• Annual Wellness Visits 
• Immunizations 
• Screening Recommendations:
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Osteoporosis
  • Diabetes
  • Vision and Hearing
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Depression
• Chronic Disease Management
  • Hypertension
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Medication Review (Polypharmacy)
• Lifestyle Counseling
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Activity
  • Sleep
  • Smoking and Alcohol Use
• Mental and Cognitive Health
  • Early Detection of Cognitive Decline
  • Social Engagement and Loneliness Prevention Strategies
• Fall Prevention
  • Fall Risk Screening
  • Home Safety Assessments
  • Vision Checks
  • Balance and Strength Exercises
• End-of-Life Planning
  • Advance Care Planning

Please remind your patients they can contact their HealthTeam Advantage Healthcare Concierge to learn more about their preventive screening benefits. Many of these services including wellness visits, immunizations, and routine screenings are fully covered, meaning there is typically no out-of-pocket cost to them. Encouraging patients to take advantage of these benefits supports early detection and better long-term health outcomes.