The 1st of June was marked as the Global Day of Parents by the UN General Assembly in the year 2012, and ever since, it is being celebrated across the world as a day that is dedicated to parents.
While there are many ways to spend time with your parents and make them feel special, why not give a little more thought to their health on this day, and take a little extra care?
Here are some tests that are specifically meant for senior people.
Lipid Test For The Heart
This test will help doctors to check the levels of cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These levels can indicate the risk of a heart attack or stroke, so it is very important. Depending on the tests, the doctors can recommend change in diet or lifestyle, and also prescribe medication if required.
Colonoscopy Exam Especially After 50
If your parents are 50 years or above, it is important that you ask them to go for a colonoscopy. This is a test in which the doctors will check for signs of cancerous polyps, which is an abnormal formation of tissues. This test is especially recommended for those who are 50 or above, and has to be repeated at least once in every 10 years.
Taking Care Of Eye Health
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With age, many changes happen in the eyes that can blur the vision and can also cause permanent eye damage, or loss in vision, if not diagnosed or treated on time. Some age related eye problems are cataract and glaucoma, and the doctors will do a routine examination to see if there are any early signs of the same.
Scanning For Bone Density
A bone density scan will help to check for bone mass which will also help to check for overall bone strength. This is a good way to test for early signs of bone loss as well as osteoporosis, which is quite common with progressing age.
Checking For Diabetes
This is one test that should definitely be done if you are 45 or above. A lot of people suffer from diabetes without realizing so, and screening can help get diagnosis and treatment at the right time.
These five tests are the most common that can help check for any signs of health issues in your parents, so make sure you help them go for the same.
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