Monday, 6 January 2014

Week 2 - The Living Well in Retirement Weekly Challenge

The Week 2 Challenge





Many of us have not paid sufficent attention to our health over the years. In retirement it is time to address this issue - because now you have the time.

It's time to reacquaint yourself with your local GP! Make an appointment and organise a full health review.

It's time to check and address issues with aspects of health including

  • blood pressure
  • cholesterol
  • obesity and overweight
  • diabetes
  • bone density
  • smoking
  • bowel cancer screening.
And, you're not finished just yet! Girls, it's time to organise a mammogram and smear test. Boys, it's your time to organise a prostrate examination. These tests are easily put off - so get over yourself! Don't be a wimp! These tests could save your life - that one you want to live well in retirement!

From personal experience I can tell you that you will feel quite virtuous afterwards!

Your challenge this week - pick up your phone and make the appointment right now!


Cheers!

M






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2 comments:

  1. Bizzy Lizzy's Good Things6 January 2014 at 22:28

    Great post, Marian. But for us, no need! We both maxed out the Medicare threshold last year, especially me. Although a pap smear might be on the cards this year. Thanks for the reminder.

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  2. pallyme547 January 2014 at 20:06

    Hi Liz! Thank goodness for Medicare - while it's not perfect it certainly ensures that we can access affordable, quality healthcare here in Australia. Here's hoping your health is on the improve in 2014!

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