How to care for ageing relatives
When it comes to ageing relatives, health care is usually top of mind. But did you know that sorting out some legal paperwork could make your life easier for any health care issues that arise?
Many of us have been lying low due to COVID-19 and we’ve all been putting off things lately whether by choice or not (my wild hair isn’t by choice, for the record). However, the clear message from Cancer Australia is that Cancer Won’t Wait. It’s a timely reminder to keep on top of our regular cancer checks.
In this short article, we’ve put together urgent symptoms first and following that up with a short list of regular cancer screenings that Cancer Australia wants you to keep on top of.
According to Cancer Australia, you need to contact your trusted GP if you have any of the following symptoms:
If you’re still hesitant to visit your GP face-to-face, you could always set up a Medicare telehealth consultation with them.
Not that you should wait until you have symptoms to get your regular cancer checks. Early detection could save your life and that’s why cancer screening is so effective.
Women who are 50 to 74 years of age have a free mammogram every two years.
Women who are 25 to 74 years of age have a bulk-billed (if your GP bulk bills) cervical screening test every five years.
We wrote about this in June but as a reminder, people starting at age 50 (without symptoms) are sent an invitation in the mail to receive a free at home test every two years. It’s worthwhile doing and now is as good a time as any to do a test from home.
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When it comes to ageing relatives, health care is usually top of mind. But did you know that sorting out some legal paperwork could make your life easier for any health care issues that arise?
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