INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Keep a list of ALL medications (over-the-counter and prescription),

herbal and dietary supplements and vitamins you take:

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• Name of medication or supplement

• Strength or size

• Dosage (how often you take)

• When you take it

• Reason for taking

• Date originally prescribed

• Reason for taking

• Prescribing physician

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RECOMMENDED SCREENINGS, EXAMS AND SHOTS

The below screenings, exams and shots are recommended:

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• "WELCOME TO MEDICARE" preventive visit (during first 12 months on Medicare)

• ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT (every year starting second year in Medicare)

• DIABETES SCREENING and TESTS (every year if you're at risk)

• GLAUCOMA TEST (every year if you're at risk)

• CHOLESTEROL TEST, including LDL-C (at least every year if you're at risk)

• MAMMOGRAM (every year for women over 40)

• PELVIC EXAM and PAP TEST (every one to two years)

• PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING (every year)

• PNEUMONIA shot (as recommended by your Primary doctor)

• BONE DENSITY SCREENING (every two years if you're at risk for osteoporosis)

• COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING (as recommended by your Primary doctor)

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TIP:  Your doctor may suggest other tests in addition to what's listed above.

Be sure to talk with your doctor about preventive services that meets your needs.