Apollo Senior Citizens Care - Basic

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Curated by Dr Steve Paul Manjaly, Apollo Senior Citizen's Care - Basic comprises tests like CBC, KFT, serum calcium, AST/SGOT, ALT/SGPT, random blood glucose, and urine routine that can help detect common medical conditions in the elderly. The test is recommended for every senior citizen aged 60 years and above.

As an individual ages, he or she experiences gradual weakening of the immune system, loss of energy, and other physical ailments. Senior citizens are vulnerable to lifestyle diseases like high cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure irregularity, and other illnesses. If you fall in such an age group, it is crucial to understand the risk factors that can lead to unwanted diseases.

A health checkup package can help prevent long-term diseases. You should be aware of  the following risk factors that can hamper your functionality at an older age:

• High pollution levels
• Viral infections
• Stress
• Deteriorating cells and tissues
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Lack of a well-balanced diet

As a safety measure, senior citizens need to avoid these risk factors. Here are some of the recommendations that you can follow to lead a healthy life in old age:

• Avoid polluted spaces
• Wear a face mask in polluted and crowded places 
• Consume a nutritious diet
• Manage stress
• Opt for periodic senior citizen health checkup packages

Despite several preventive measures, you can still have diseases like diabetes, hypertension, or different ailments. So, it is crucial to undergo a comprehensive checkup from a reputed pathology lab.

A comprehensive panel can evaluate your health and analyse different health parameters. On the whole, senior citizen health checkup packages consist of 59 tests under five categories:

1. Sugar

• Glucose Random: This blood test mainly focuses on measuring glucose levels in your bloodstream

2. Kidney

• Complete urine test: The evaluation consists of 18 sub-tests that aim to evaluate the physical, biochemical, and cellular aspects of your urine
• Renal profile: The test focuses on assessing the health of your kidneys. It evaluates different minerals, electrolytes, and proteins

3. Blood Studies

• Complete blood count (CBC): It contains 24 sub-tests to determine values of haemoglobin, red blood cells, leucocytes, and platelets

4. Liver

• Liver function test ( Alanine Aminotransferase - ALT/SGPT and Aspartate Aminotransferase - AST/SGOT ): It helps identify potential liver infections and monitor the spread of any existing disease

5. Bone

• Calcium Serum: A calcium serum test is a blood test that measures the level of calcium in your blood, which can be used to diagnose and monitor a range of medical conditions.

The full body check senior citizens test contains almost 59 sub-evaluations. Notably, the tests covered in the package can facilitate prevention and detection of multuple disorders or illnesses.

Senior citizens should undergo a complete health checkup after consulting their physician. Above all, choosing your pathology lab also plays a crucial role in improving the chances of getting accurate results.

Apollo 24|7 offers comprehensive panel of tests for senior citizens at reasonable rates. Notably, you can receive the results of the test within six days. 
 

Frequently asked questions

At what age should you undergo a complete health checkup?

Generally, your doctor can recommend a full body checkup starting from 35 years. Undergoing comprehensive panel testing can help diagnose potentially life-threatening diseases. If you are above 60 years old, choose a senior citizen health test.

Which blood test is of utmost importance for senior citizens?

If you are a senior citizen, undergoing a complete blood count (CBC) is paramount. In addition, you should also test for glycated haemoglobin, lipid panel, and tests associated with thyroid functions. A full body check senior citizens test package covers all such medical evaluations. So, it can be helpful to choose an entire package rather than opting for an individual blood test.

Which medical evaluations should you undergo after turning 60 years old?

After turning 60, you should have all systems of the body medically evaluated to take care of your health. A senior citizen health checkup panel covers most of the necessary testing. In addition, you should also take routine vaccines, scan bone density, and undergo regular eye evaluations.

Regarding fitness, which tests can you choose at reputed labs?

You may need to undergo three main tests to evaluate your fitness. Your physician will likely suggest these evaluations. So, assess the full body checkup list of tests before choosing the right package.

What should be the frequency of senior citizen health test procedures?

Generally, you should undergo a comprehensive screening at least once in three years. However, if you have persistent diseases, evaluating your health at least once annually can be helpful if you have persistent infections. A physician will assess your health condition and suggest a customised approach to undergo such tests.