I get a nine (sit without an assist) but one hand or knee down on getting up from sitting criss-cross, but sitting in the sun with no umbrella and no back support is my deal breaker.
I always feel old when I go out to dinner in NYC. They are all 30 somethings.
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I feel the same way about Ann Arbor. Where did all these kids come from?
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I grew up in a Big 10 university town. At first, the students seemed like adults. Then, peers. Eventually I started thinking, why are junior high kids going to college?
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My GYN told me that was my very last pap smear ever yesterday and I had to physically show up at the DMV for an eye test to renew my drivers license…both related to the upcoming birthday!
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Yep, I had my last pap smear last year also, my OBGYN said I had graduated from pap smears!
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I remember when I was 64 and my doc told me that the next year would be the last one - well, the last one that would be covered with no outstanding reason TO have one - I was sort of stunned - I had no idea it didn’t continue to be a thing! (Not that I miss them but….)
Mine was covered through 69, no more when I turn 70 in a month.
I went through a lot of research to find a new gynecologist when we moved here and had one appointment. When I called the next year for my annual, after turning 65, I was fired. There was a long period of my life (pun intended);when that was the only kind of doctor I needed to see. Once a year. Now I have a whole slew of “ologists” and text messages all seem to be e checkin for appointments.
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My OBGYN said I should still have appointments every few years, but no paps.
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My new one didn’t take Medicare patients, apparently even if already established. My old OBGYB in Illinois was actually retiring right before we moved.
I fall into 2 higher risk categories so I still get paps.
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I still get them. My OB/GYN says Medicare will cover it every two years.
I’m surprised by being fired from obgyn at 65. I would assume pelvic examinations are still important to check for gyn cancers. Plus monitoring mammograms, hormones if used, sexual health in general. It never occurred to me to stop seeing mine. And she still does pap smears yearly, though I might ask if that’s necessary now (I’m 68 and never had a questionable one).
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I would think exams every so often would still be good. Checking for things like prolapsed uterus, etc. My OBGYN suggested this (although no more PAPS). Your PCP should monitor mammos, bone density scans, hormone issues, etc.
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Nobody should be getting yearly paps unless you’re particularly at high risk for some reason - that hasn’t been the recommendation for almost 15 years now! It’s every three years for most, or every 5 for those also getting tested directly for HPV. I would find it very concerning if my doc was that out of step with recommendations with a good evidence base. Also 65 is the usual cut off age for those who’ve not had a previous issue.
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Everyone should get an annual mammo. But all the other things you guys listed? There would be symptoms, and of course with symptoms you’d go seek help.
I was surprised by my daughter’s OBGYN not doing PAPs every year like I had when I was her age. Then I researched and realized the recommendations had been changed.
As we age, our doctors needs to be up to date on the latest testing recommendations based upon latest research and our age. Also, some things are not set in stone. For example, at what age to stop getting regular mammograms.
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Re OBYGYN, the expectation was that my PCP would be able to deal with any issues post age 65. And if she thought I needed a specialist, she could refer me.
Re mammograms, I’ve been part of the WISDOM study for a number of years (I think other posters have also). Based on my personal history, they recommend one every other year. If it wasn’t for one grandmother who had breast cancer, I think it might be every three years.