Three Medical Routines Older Adults Might Skip

A healthcare professional discusses updated medical recommendations with an older adult in a clinic setting.

For instance, routine screenings for prostate cancer in men over 75 have been called into question. According to a 2021 report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the potential harms of such screenings may outweigh the benefits, leading to unnecessary anxiety and invasive procedures without significant improvement in survival rates. This raises important questions … Read more