Page 12 - Summa Health Vitality Fall 2018

Get an online
assessment score
to know if you need

geriatric care

Growing Have you had your
Older –
and Wiser Flu Shot?
PROTECT YOURSELF
Summa Geriatric Quiz
Flu season occurs in the fall and winter.
As we age, we’d like to remain in
good health, stay independent Every year, millions of people The flu vaccine cuts
and live a fulfilling life. However, catch the flu. Getting the the risk of getting
whether you are a senior or a yearly vaccination is the the flu in half.
caregiver, there comes a time best way to protect yourself
when you may need to seek the and the people around you,
help of a doctor who specializes including those who are
in the treatment of older adults. more vulnerable to serious
flu illness, like babies and
If you’re considering young children, seniors, and
a geriatrician: people with certain chronic
health conditions.
• Visit summahealth.org/
geriatricquiz Make an appointment with Recommended for people 6 months
your primary care physician and older. Children 6 months through
• Answer our six simple to get yours today! 8 years may require two doses.
questions

• Share the results with your
primary care physician

Together, you can determine
if there’s high risk for complex
issues related to aging.

For additional resources, visit
summahealth.org/seniors
or contact the Summa
Health Senior Health Center
at 888.470.2420.

12 Vitality Magazine I Fall 2018 I Issue 3