Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for Older Adults.flv

of developing problems common in older populations. 1. Get vaccinated Not just the flu, get the pneumonia vaccine, consider shingles and tetanus vaccines 2. Get screened Talk with healthcare provider about need for mammogram, colonoscopy, pap smear, diabetes, depression, osteoporosis, cholesterol, vitamin D, blood pressure 3. Clean up the house to prevent falls Get rid of things that are easy to trip over (ex: throw rugs), install "grab bars," use night lights 4. Improve sleep patterns ...
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