💙WELCOME TO "Movember"!💙 - Men's Health Month-👨🏽🕺🏽💥 Let's Talk about SCREENING after 65🩺!
#menshealth #healthscreening #takechargeofyourlife #prostatehealth #mindfulness #prostatehealth #relationships #mensmentalhealth
Welcome back!
Gents!! THIS special month is for YOU! From me👩🏽⚕️😊👍🏽💎🩺💙
It is a worldwide fact that in general, men do NOT seek medical advice on a routine/annual basis. WHY?? ( we ladies and doctors as)?
This November- let's BREAK that cycle:
This 1st of November, the focus is on screening after 65 years.
What is recommended?
Research advises the following (adapted from
💙Physical exam: blood pressure, height and weight, waist circumference and prostate exam.
💙Blood screening: fasting blood sugar, fasting lipid profile, thyroid function especially after 70.
💙Vaccines: influenza, covid-19, Haemophilus Influenza A and B; Hepatitis A/B, Tdap, Pneumovax/Prevnar and Shingles (some)
💙STI screening: based on risk.
💙Especially if there is even a trace of memory impairment- Dementia Screen
💙Cardiovascular screening:: which can range from basic ECG/EKG, depending on the risk and any symptoms
💙💙Cancer screening: PROSTATE, colon ( lung as well as skin exam- depending on your overall risk)
💙Osteoporosis: screening should be considered in men over 70, men who lose height over time or have a low impact fracture.
💙Fall risk assessment should be completed.
💙 DON' T neglect your Eye exam.
What action step will you take TODAY?
💙Prevention, Preparation, Protection💙
Good vibes always!💗
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
LLT #193 “Thrive Into 2025!”
🥳 THANK YOU! PLUS.. Introducing The Annual 21-day Challenge Back By Popular Demand! 🥳🥳
#thankyou #popular demand #challenge #takechargeofyourlife #mindfulness #newyear #oneword
What's your ONE word for 2024?
(Mine 's bizarre- long story!!!)
🥳🎈🎉🙏🏽THANK YOU for your support and encouragement !
What have we learned , wish we did differently, What went RIGHT and the intention for 2025?
Double treat- I'm also re-releasing the well-loved 21 day challenge- 21 days of reflection.-applied to whatever suits you!
2025- New year, new rules!.
LIVE- HAVE A GOOD LIFE! YOU DESERVE IT! AT ANY AGE!💗💯
Good vibes always!💗
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
#gettingolder #fearoftheunknown #financialplanning #funeralplanning #takechargeofyourlife #familyhistory #mindfulness #healthylifestyle #counselling #endoflifeplanning #endoflifecare #
What do YOU Fear the most about getting old?
Is it - arthritis? Losing your hair, wrinkles (face it it's a true fear); being alone?
Actually, most of the research suggests it is NONE of those things....
It's actually.... MONEY !!💸😱. It seems to take wings and fly faster as you age.
Is this YOUR situation? THE TOP 10 FEARS OF SENIORS:
💸😱1/ Do I have enough retirement savings?
💸😱2/ What if I lose my job before I even get to retire?
💸😱3/ What if my spouse or I get sick- how will our money, savings (if any), be enough? This seems to apply to women especially - generally, women outlive men, but may not earn as much; what happens if the bread winner dies?
💸😱4/What if I run out of money to pay bills? Rent? Mortgage?
💸😱5/ Will I ever repay my debts before I die?
💸😱6/ Do I even have enough money for my funeral (end of life planning)?
💸😱7/ What if my Identity is stolen and I lose all my savings anyway?
💸😱8/ What if the stock market crashes and inflation rises beyond my means?
💸😱9/ Have I become replaceable by computers (and therefore lose my position, title, or job entirely?)
💸😱 10/ What if I don't have enough money for basic healthy food items, vitamins, special diet if needed?
These are REAL fears ; but please don't despair!
You CAN:
💰😊✅1/ Talk to your family, trusted fiends and m]health care provider about seeking financial advice- It is NEVER too late!
💰😊✅2/ Do what YOU can in taking a good hard look at your expenses- is there ANYTHING that may be cut down or out so there is at least something you can set aside- it may not be a s bad as you think!
💰😊✅3/ CLICHE - DO the best you can, and less worry!- (It can only shorten your lifespan anyway!🤷🏽♀️
LIVE- HAVE A GOOD LIFE! YOU DESERVE IT! AT ANY AGE!💗💯
Good vibes always!💗
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
Main research: www.seniorliving.org
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
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