Has your elderly loved one been avoiding going to the doctors?
Many senior citizens don’t feel they need to go to the doctor unless they are experiencing health issues. However, just as younger adults and children should see their doctor annually (at the least), senior citizens should, as well. There are many reasons why the elderly should still go to the doctor. Be sure to share these reasons with your elderly loved one.
Getting a Checkup
It is important for your elderly loved one to get a check-up, at least once a year. These checkups will help to detect diseases and other health issues that may be going on. Without these checkups, health issues might go untreated. This can lead to fatal reactions in your elderly loved one. If your elderly loved one can’t get to the doctor on their own, you can hire elder care providers to take them to these appointments.
High Blood Pressure Checks
Your elderly loved one could have high blood pressure and not even know it. Chronic high blood pressure can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and other health issues. However, every time someone goes to the doctor, they will have their blood pressure taken during the initial exam. If your elderly loved one does have high blood pressure, it can be caught and treated.
Leading by Example
Does your elderly loved one have children and/or grandchildren? If so, do they want to be a good example for the others in their life? By going to the doctors at the recommended times, the people in your elderly loved one’s life will see them as a good influence. They may even schedule their own doctor’s appointments that they have been avoiding.
Getting Help
Your elderly loved one might be suffering from depression or other health issues. The longer they go without seeing a doctor for these issues, the more difficult it might be to get these things under control. However, if your elderly loved one asks their doctor for help, a treatment plan can be put into place to help them.
Conclusion
These are some of the reasons why your elderly loved one should go to the doctor. If they do have health conditions they need help to manage, you or their elder care providers can be there for them. Even if they just need a ride to the doctor’s office, an elder care provider could take them.
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Sources
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/doctors-appointments-tips-caregivers