Healthy aging and bones: risk checks and calculators
Bone density, falls, frailty, memory, sleep apnea, hearing and vision: checks that matter more with age.
Osteoporosis screening
When USPSTF advises a bone density test.
Fall risk check
The CDC STEADI Stay Independent checklist for older adults.
Dementia risk score (CAIDE)
20-year dementia risk from midlife factors.
FRAIL scale
Five-question frailty questionnaire.
Sleep apnea risk (STOP-Bang)
Eight yes or no questions on obstructive sleep apnea risk.
Hearing loss screening
What USPSTF advice says about hearing tests in older adults.
NoSAS score
Sleep apnea score from neck size, BMI, snoring, age and sex.
SARC-F (muscle loss)
Five-question screen for sarcopenia.
Memory and thinking screening
What USPSTF advice says about cognitive screening.
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15)
The 15-question depression scale for older adults.
Vision in older adults
What USPSTF advice says about eye chart screening.
Glaucoma screening
What USPSTF advice says about glaucoma screening.
Teeth and gums (adults)
What USPSTF advice says about oral health screening.
Vitamin D deficiency screening
What USPSTF advice says about testing vitamin D levels.
Vitamin D and calcium for fractures
What USPSTF advice says about supplements to prevent fractures.
Menopause hormone therapy
What USPSTF advice says about hormones to prevent chronic disease.
COPD screening
What USPSTF advice says about lung tests without symptoms.
Prostate symptom score (IPSS)
Seven questions on urinary symptoms plus quality of life.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
Who USPSTF advises to have a one-time ultrasound check.
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