Healthy Aging Month

During National Preparedness Month the nation prepares for emergencies. September is also Healthy Aging Month. This is the ideal time to get the nation prepared for healthy aging. Healthy aging includes lifestyle modifications such as proper diet and regular exercise. These we hear a lot about. Often ignored is the lifestyle modification of routine doctor visits for physical exams, blood tests, preventive screening tests, and more.

The physical exam and patient medical history (including family history) are important in determining what tests are needed for each person. That is why regular doctor visits are an important lifestyle modification to every one's health maintenance and wellness plan. As we age our bodies tend to acquire medical conditions that require treatment by a doctor or other health care provider.

Healthy aging. We might as well do it gracefully. See the web page www.healthyaging.net for more information.

"Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide" by J. L. Richardson, M.D. is the ideal resource to help you. Preview actual pages at http://www.books.google.com/. Check out the book at http://www.mypatienthandbook.com/.

Add your healthy aging comments to the blog. Free copies of "Patient Handbook to Medical Care" will be available to the first 10 bloggers each week during Healthy Aging Month.