"Prevention is the Best Medicine" Wordfind

Joyce Remy, IlluminAge Communication Partners

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force encourages seniors to have the recommended screenings, health tests and immunizations for adults over 65. This wordfind contains 18 words all having to do with various preventive procedures your doctor might suggest. Can you find them all? Click here to download and print your own copy. (You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to see the puzzle. If you need to download a free version of the Acrobat Reader, click here.)

Learn More About the Recommended Screenings

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) website offers information for older adults, including "Men: Stay Healthy at 50+: Checklists for Your Health" and "Women: Stay Healthy at 50+: Checklists for Your Health."

Did you know that Medicare covers a number of preventive procedures? To learn more, visit the Medicare.gov website to see "Preventive Services: A Healthier US Starts Here," including the online booklet "Your Guide to Medicare's Preventive Services." 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevents (CDC) offers information for seniors on their Healthy Aging for Older Adults resources section.     

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