75+ Year Old Annual Health Check

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If you are aged 75 years or older and live in the community you may be eligible for a free annual health check-up.

 

The purpose of this assessment is to identify risk factors showed by an elderly patient that may require additional management.

 

 

The health check incorporates
 

• A patient history
   

• Any necessary physical investigations and examinations
   

• An overall assessment of the patient’s health
   

• An assessment of the patients;
   

  • Blood pressure

  • Pulse rate and rhythm

  • Medications

  • Continence

  • Immunisation status for pneumococcus, tetanus and influenza

  • Physical function (Mobility) including daily activities

  • Risk of falls and whether the patient has had a fall in the last 3 months

  • Psychological function including mood and cognition

  • Social function, including the sufficiency of any paid or unpaid help or whether the patient cares for another person

  • Dental health

  • Diet and nutrition
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• Evaluation of the patient’s willingness to make changes to their lifestyle
   

• The patients need for any communities services
   

• Advice and information as well as strategies to achieve these behavioural and lifestyle changes
   

• A record of the health assessment, and the offer of a written report including any recommendations (for the patient and/or carer)
   

 

Please contact our friendly receptionists for further information or to arrange an appointment for your 45-49 yr old health assessment