Early Disease Detection
Screening, 65 Years and Older
As you age, the risk of developing some diseases increases. Regular checkups and screening tests are important to maintain good health.
How often you have the following tests depends on your age, health, and risk factors for specific diseases. Tests that may be done at your regular checkups include:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening.
- Blood pressure screening.
- Breast cancer screening for women.
- Cervical cancer screening for women.
- Cholesterol screening.
- Colorectal cancer screening.
- Coronary artery disease screening.
- Dental checkups.
- Diabetes screening.
- Hearing tests.
- Osteoporosis screening.
- Prostate cancer screening for men.
- Screening for alcohol abuse (also called alcohol misuse).
- Screening for depression.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening.
- Thyroid screening.
- Tuberculosis screening.
- Vision tests and glaucoma screening.
Monitor your weight, and see your health professional if you suddenly or consistently gain or lose weight. For more information, see the topics Healthy Weight and Obesity.
Dental checkups are recommended for all adults once or twice a year.
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| Author: | Douglas Dana Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: February 29, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine | |
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