When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked?

Or a Pap smear completed?

Have you ever had the shingles vaccine or a bone density scan?

Many Americans dont know the answer to these questions or when theyre even supposed to be asking them.

As a result, HHS is focusing on increasing preventive care as part of itsHealthy People 2030campaign.

On an individual level, you’re able to take preventative health into your own hands every year.

Knowing what to expect for your age group.

Understanding what questions to ask.

And its essential to healthy aging and maintaining your independence over time.

Its important to take good care of yourself as you age.

In addition, your 40s can mark the onset of several common chronic conditions.

At age 40, we begin additional recommended screenings, Carter said.

For women in their 60s, bone density screening is a priority.

Men over age 6575 with a smoking history should be screened for an abdominal aneurysm.

Before discontinuing the screening, you should have two consecutive normal Pap smears.

Recommended screenings in your 70s include:

Recommended vaccines for people in their 70s include an annualflu vaccination.

Above all, she recommends preventing social isolation and monitoring for signs of cognitive impairment, also calleddementia.

Part of aging tends to mean more medications.

Carter adds that managing your prescriptions is of the utmost importance in your 80s.

This is decided based on your overall health status.

Recommended vaccines for people in their 80s include an annual flu vaccination.

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