Life Begins at 65?

Kaiser Health News ran a story,  Who Knew? Life Begins (Again) At 65. The article focuses on what to do once one turns 65, and even offers a “playbook”

• Consider enrolling in Medicare Part A, to cover hospitalization expenses….

• Double up on checkups….Starting at age 65, [doctor] visits should last longer than the standard 20 minutes — so older patients have time to discuss what’s on their minds. Older patients who do this regularly tend to require “minor tweaks” instead of major repairs ….

• Schedule annual visits to the dermatologist, ophthalmologist — and visits every five years to the gastroenterologist. 

• Take the leap and sign up for long-term health insurance….  

• Stick to a vaccine regimen. Vaccines are important again….

• Evaluate your diet….

• Bone up on Social Security….

• Challenge your financial plan….. 

• Serve your community [by volunteering]….

• Stay active….

• Stay flexible….

• Look to the future….

• Get your paperwork in order….

• Stay connected….