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What Is an Annual Wellness Visit and Why Is It Important?

Individuals are living longer, and often maintaining relatively good health well into old age. One aspect of maintaining optimal health among seniors is an annual wellness visit. Along with a physical, an annual wellness visit represents an opportunity for medical caregivers to evaluate the best course for maintaining the best possible health outcomes for their senior patients.

What Is an Annual Wellness Visit?

First and foremost, an annual wellness visit is NOT a physical, although the two may be combined. Instead, an annual wellness visit is a comprehensive conversation between a patient and a physician, nurse or nurse practitioner. An annual visit conversation covers a range of topics, including general health and family history, medications, including over-the-counter medications, health concerns, treatments with other health care professionals, including mental health treatments and immunization records. The conversation might consider whether changes in medication are called for or cover health concerns that may arise in the future.

Elements of an Annual Wellness Appointment

HIPPA laws prohibit the sharing of medical information concerning patients without their permission. Therefore, it is essential to bring copies of all relevant medical records to the appointment. Important documents and information include the following:

  • Diagnostic Test History
  • Medication List
  • Immunizations
  • Smoking, Drinking, (Illegal) Drug Use
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Recommended Wellness Screenings
  • Instructions for Advance Directives

The Personal Health Record

The result of an annual wellness assessment is a comprehensive dossier known as a Personal Health Record, a copy of which can be supplied to the patient after the appointment has concluded. A Personal Health Record can be useful in consultations with other physicians, clinics and health care providers – thereby avoiding possible obstacles to receiving care due to HIPPA regulations. The patient’s adult children should also be provided with a copy in case emergency care is needed in the future.

A Proactive Approach to Healthcare

An annual wellness visit represents an important aspect of maintaining good health. Along with an annual physical and maintaining healthy diet and exercise, an annual wellness visit represents a proactive approach to maintaining good health.

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Keary Bourdier
Keary Bourdier
04:41 20 Apr 19

Jasmin Fiji
Jasmin Fiji
22:08 27 Dec 17
This is NOTHING like a nursing home. This is an Assisted Living place. The way they took care of my mom was phenomenal. Even as she progressed into the disease process of dementia, they loved her & made her life more wonderful than I could have by myself. The only reason for four stars instead if five is because they have a waiting list and I don't like to wait -- but the wait was only 3 weeks and totally worth it!

Boo Bear
Boo Bear
18:22 18 Apr 17
Great facility in a great location. Personalized home service. The staff is friendly and very attentive.

Suzette Lindemuth
Suzette Lindemuth
18:09 18 Apr 17
As the Director at the program I want to thank all our residents, family members, staff and our community for supporting our program over the last 30 years. We are a community committed to reducing the isolation of aging through a variety of program and services. We value your input and hope you will visit our new website for additional information

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