50+ Wellness Program
Have questions about living well in the New Year? Are you between 50 and 69 years old?
Program Flyer: 50+ Wellness Program
The Markham FHT is once again offering the 50+ Wellness Program!
During this 75 min health-promotion and disease-prevention educational session, you will learn about your wellness needs after age 50, from our registered dietitian, clinical pharmacist, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, social worker and registered nurse.
Topics include: dietary requirements after age 50, cancer screening tests, positive lifestyle changes, looking after your mental well-being, and much more!
Details
Date: Monday June 8, 2020
Time: 7:00PM – 8:15PM
Location: Aaniin Community Centre
This session runs just once per year, and space is limited. You may bring your spouse or friend/family member with you, but you must register and have your space confirmed before attending. Confirmation will take place by email.
To Register contact Carly at Carly.Holmes@markhamfht.com or 905-471-9999 x 267
See below for a list of recommendations for men and women aged 50 – 69 according to current guidelines.
Screening Tests
| Diabetes | Blood sugar test every 3 years | www.diabetes.ca |
| High Cholesterol | Cholesterol panel (total, LDL, HDL, ratio) every 3-5 years | www.ccs.ca |
| Osteoporosis | Bone Mineral Density test over age 65 | www.osteoporosis.ca |
| Breast Cancer | Mammogram every 2 years until age 74 | www.cancer.ca and www.cancercare.on.ca |
| Cervical Cancer | Pap test every 3 years until age 70 | www.cancer.ca and www.cancercare.on.ca |
| Colorectal Cancer | Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy beginning at age 50 | www.cancer.ca and www.cancercare.on.ca |
| Prostate Cancer | DRE or PSA (speak to your provider for individual recommendations) | www.cancer.ca |
| Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) | Abdominal ultrasound for males age 65-75 | www.canadianvascular.ca |
** Any of the above screening tests may be done earlier or more frequently based on individual risk factors and previous test results as discussed with your primary care provider
Nutrition
| Calcium: | Women – 1200 mg per day of elemental calcium (from all sources) | www.osteoporosis.ca |
| Men – 1000 mg per day (from all sources) |
| Vitamin D3: | For osteoporosis prevention: 800 – 4000 IU per day | www.osteoporosis.ca and www.dietitians.ca |
| For cancer prevention: 1000 – 4000 IU per day | www.cancer.ca |
| Healthy food choices: follow “Eating Well With Canada’s Food Guide” | www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php |
Immunizations
| Tetanus (Td): | booster every 10 years; one life-time dose of Adacel® (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) to replace one of the Td boosters; publicly funded |
| Pneumovax: | for pneumonia protection. A one-time vaccination over the age of 65; publicly funded |
| Influenza: | seasonal vaccine every year; publicly funded | www.health.gov.on.ca |
** Additional immunizations may be required as per your primary care provider
Lifestyle
| Alcohol: | limit intake to 1-2 drinks per day or a maximum of: |
| 9 per week for women | |
| 14 per week for men |
| Physical Activity: 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic physical activity per week | www.csep.ca/guidelines |
| (Consult with your provider before starting any exercise routine) |
| “23 ½ hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?” | www.youtube.com |
| Smoking: | abstain from smoking (speak to your provider regarding the Markham FHT Smoking Cessation Program) |
| Sun Protection: | SPF 30 or greater all year round |
| Sexual Health: | sexually transmitted infections screening if new partner or more than 2 sexual partners in the past year www.publichealth.gc.ca/sti |
Mental Health
- Recognizing and managing stress (speak to your provider for more information)
- Practicing “Self Care”
- For a list of our Mental Health resources, please visit our website: www.markhamfht.com/mentalhealth.html