September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder that small, consistent habits often do more for long-term health than any single dramatic change. For older adults across central and eastern Ohio, that can mean a regular checkup, an updated medication list, or a conversation with a provider about changes that have crept in so slowly they went unnoticed.
Preventive care that pays off
Annual wellness visits give a primary care provider the chance to track blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density risk, and other markers that tend to shift with age. These visits are also a good opportunity to review vaccines, including flu and shingles vaccines, and to talk through any new aches, memory concerns, or sleep changes that have come up over the past year.
Medication reviews matter more with age
As people age, they often accumulate prescriptions from multiple providers, which raises the risk of interactions or duplicate medications. An annual medication review with a primary care provider or a pharmacist helps catch these issues before they cause problems.
How Southeast Healthcare supports older adults
Our Primary Care Services team provides preventive checkups and chronic condition management for patients at every stage of life, and our in-house pharmacy, Apothecare, can help simplify prescription management by keeping everything in one place. For patients managing both physical and emotional health as they age, our Behavioral Health Services team is available as well, since anxiety, grief, and depression are common and treatable at any age.
To schedule a wellness visit, find your nearest location or call (614) 225-0990.