The proverb 'health is wealth' is true through and through. And one of the best ways to prevent illnesses and health conditions is to have an annual health checkup without fail.
If your age has exceeded 60 years, then you need a rather comprehensive health checkup compared to standard checkups. A good senior citizen health checkup package should cover the following:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) test.
- Kidney profile checkup.
- Abdomen and check X-ray.
- Thyroid profile checkup.
- Fasting blood glucose test.
- ECG test (for the heart).
- Lipid profile checkup (for the measurement of good and bad cholesterol).
- Urine profile text.
- Anaemia test.
In addition to these, you can also include a stool test, eye test, prostate test, and bone density test.
In India, several hospitals and healthcare institutions offer comprehensive health checkup packages that are designed for the elderly. Let’s take a look at some of the popular options:
1. Swasthfit Senior Citizen Health Checkup - Dr. Lal PathLabs
This is a basic health checkup package for the elderly that can be used for screening against diseases that are related to liver and heart. It comprises:
- Urine examination
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) test
- Fasting blood glucose test
- Cholesterol test
- Liver test
The package costs Rs. 999/- and offers same-day report. Plus, you can book the test online as per your convenience.
2. Senior Citizens Health Check- Apollo
Apollo’s Senior Citizens Health Check package is available in two options:
Pack 1 which covers the following:
- Haemogram
- Fasting Blood Sugar
- Lipid Profile
- Urine Routine,Creatinine
- X-Ray-Chest
- ECG
- Physical examination and advice by a Geriatric Consultant
Pack 2 which covers all the tests of Pack 1 plus several other tests including:
- Dexa scan
- Diet counselling
- Liver function tests
- Physiotherapy consultancy
- PSA (Men) / Mammogram (Women)
Apollo is a reputed healthcare provider which is why both of these packages are likely to provide detailed and accurate results. However, you should expect a cost higher than the industry average.
3. Senior Citizen’s Profile - Fortis
Fortis is one of the biggest healthcare providers in India, and its senior health checkup plan is certainly one of the best. It covers all the important tests like the following:
- Stool routine
- ECG
- Complete Blood Count with ESRBlood Sugar
- Fasting and PPLiver Function Test (Bilirubin, Total Protein, Albumin, A/G ratio, GGT, SGPT, SGOT, Alkaline Phosphatase)
- Urine Analysis
- Lipid Profile
In addition to these tests, it also offers a consultation session with a physician, dietitian, physiotherapist, and ophthalmologist. Talking to these professionals can help you a better idea about your current health and the steps that you can take to prevent general ailments and conditions.
4. Maxima Elder Wellness- Hindustan Wellness
Available at a reasonable price of Rs. 1,999/-, the Maxima Elder Wellness health checkup package boasts of 84 tests. These include:
- Complete Blood Count
- Liver profile
- Urine profile
- Kidney profile
- Diabetes profile
- Lipid profile
- Bone health profile
- Anaemia
Just like most healthcare providers, you can book your Maxima Elder Wellness checkup test online and their representative can visit you on the scheduled date to collect the samples. Your report is made available online as soon as the results are collected.
How to Pick the Best Package?
The following are some of the factors that you may want to consider before picking a health checkup package:
Insurance Cover
Many health insurance providers offer free health checkups with their policies. You may either get a free health checkup at any of the hospitals or healthcare centres that are in their network, or you may also get reimbursed if you get the tests from some other hospital or healthcare centre. Either way, if the option for a free checkup is available, then you may want to use it rather than paying for the same out of your own pocket. That said, make sure that you read the fine print to see if there are any limitations or conditions.
Convenience
Most of the tests in a checkup package are based on blood and urine samples which means that can get these without leaving your house. However, for other tests like x-ray test, ECG, you need to go to a hospital or a lab.
While it’s recommended that you actually go for a comprehensive package that covers all the tests, if you think that the tests based on urine and blood samples are enough, then you can pick a package that offers doorstep service.
Price
The majority of senior citizen health checkup packages vary from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000. Since you have these tests only once per year, money shouldn’t be a problem considering it’s about your health. However, if you have a reason to believe that you don’t have any major health issues or if you are still comparatively young, then you can perhaps go for a mid-tier package.
You are free to compare all the health checkup packages and pick the one that meets your requirements aptly. However, don’t make the mistake of avoiding the tests altogether. Regular health checkups can help identify serious illnesses before they enter into advanced stages. Plus, you can make appropriate lifestyle changes based on the tests to live a longer and healthier life.
Seniority Pvt Ltd serves a wide range of products catering largely to the senior community. The products are specially curated keeping in mind the comfort and independence of senior citizens. From lifestyle to general wellness, these products aim at making the day-to-day life of the elders easy and hassle-free.
