Article by Dr. Ali Khan, chief medical officer for Aetna® Medicare
HEALTH MATTERS
Tips for Healthy Aging with Medicare Advantage Plans
support healthy aging, Dr. Khan shares four key tips:
1. Focus on preventive care
Getting regular checkups and screenings from your doctor can help catch health problems early, which can stop them from becoming more serious. It's important to review your Medicare Advantage plan as many cover various health screenings, such as colonoscopies and mammograms, at no additional cost.
Don't forget about the importance of regular dental, vision and hearing care, too. Many Medicare Advantage plans also include dental, vision and hearing benefits. Poor oral health can harm other parts of the body as you age, which can lead to heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. It can also reduce your quality of
(BPT) - Your health plan plays a big role in keeping you healthy as you age. It can support key parts of healthy aging, like preventive care, taking prescribed medications, regular exercise and staying socially active. Medicare Advantage plans, for example, offer a more complete approach to health and wellness, helping you manage these important areas of your life. Choosing the right Medicare Advantage plan is important during this year's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), when Medicare-eligible people can sign up or make changes to their coverage.
Dr. Ali Khan, chief medical officer for Aetna® Medicare, is a practicing board-certified internist who sees primarily Medicare patients and discusses these aspects of healthy aging with them nearly every day. To help people understand how these plans