Enroll in Medicare
2-4 weeksSign up during Initial Enrollment Period (3 months before/after 65th birthday) for Parts A, B, and consider D and Medigap.
Field context
This workflow is part of 4 niche fields
Free step-by-step senior health maintenance for adults 65+. Plan senior health maintenance with calculators and checklists covering enroll in medicare.
Sign up during Initial Enrollment Period (3 months before/after 65th birthday) for Parts A, B, and consider D and Medigap.
Schedule free Medicare Annual Wellness Visit including cognitive screening, fall risk assessment, and advance care planning.
Review all medications with doctor or pharmacist annually, use pill organizers, and watch for interactions and side effects.
Exercise regularly (balance, strength), remove home hazards, review medications that cause dizziness, and get vision checked.
Compare Medicare Advantage vs Medigap supplement plans.
Compare Part D plans based on your medication list.
Monitor weight changes that may signal health issues.
Track walking pace as indicator of overall health and fall risk.
Free screenings covered by Medicare Part B.
| Service | Frequency | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Annual wellness visit | Yearly | Free |
| Flu vaccine | Yearly | Free |
| Mammogram | Yearly | Free |
| Bone density | Every 2 years | Free |
Medicare Part D plans change formularies yearly — compare plans each Open Enrollment to avoid surprise costs.
US seniors who exercise 150 min/week reduce fall risk by 23% and cognitive decline by 35%.
Social isolation increases mortality risk 50%+ in seniors — join community centers, senior programs, or volunteer groups.