Get Dad Health Screening for Father's Day

If you're struggling to figure out what to get your father for the upcoming Father's Day holiday then maybe you should think about getting him a gift that will last longer than just the weekend. For example, you could consider getting him an appointment for some of the improtant preventive health screening that he probably needs and isn't getting. Many older men fail to take care of preventive health screening because of the cost and because they don't think they really need to take these precautions. This failure to get screened for serious diseases often leads to these health issues not being detected early enough to be treated. There are certain screening exams that are recommended for all men past a certain age. For example, the colorectal cancer screening exam is recommended for men past the age of 50. The heart scan is another important scan for aging men as their heart health is often a concern. Ask a doctor what your dad might need and make him an appointment. He might grumble but he's going to like it more in the long run than he'll like that tie you were going to give him. Question of the Day: Which preventive health scan would you get your dad for Father's Day? photo link