How Can MinuteClinic Help with Senior Care?

How Can MinuteClinic Help with Senior Care?

MinuteClinic can play a key role in supporting the health of older adults. We offer a variety of services that can help them stay healthy, including check-ups, health screenings for older adults and vaccinations.

Screening tests are an important part of preventive healthcare for older adults. MinuteClinic offers several common screenings for seniors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol tests. These tests can help identify potential health problems early when they are easier to treat. We can also help seniors understand the importance of vaccinations and other preventive measures to reduce their risk of developing serious health problems.

MinuteClinic can also provide seniors with information on how to stay healthy as they age. Our providers can offer advice on diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors that can impact health.

What services does MinuteClinic offer for older patients?

Whether you're looking for an age-friendly health check or just want to stay on top of your preventive health screenings, MinuteClinic can help. We offer a variety of services for older patients, including:

• Wellness visits: Our health care providers can help you develop a plan to stay healthy as you age, including advice on diet, exercise habits and other lifestyle factors that can make a positive impact on your health.
• Screening tests: We offer several common screening tests for seniors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol tests. These tests can help identify potential health problems early when they are easier to treat.
• Vaccinations: We can help you stay up to date on your vaccinations, including those that are recommended for older adults, such as the flu vaccine.

Does MinuteClinic offer any special accommodations for older patients?

MinuteClinic makes it easy for older patients to get the care they need. So much so, that in February 2022, MinuteClinic was recognized for achieving "Age-Friendly Health Systems-Committed to Care Excellence" in all of our clinics across the United States. This officially makes MinuteClinic the largest retail clinic network in the U.S. to adopt Age-Friendly care system-wide.

Such an achievement comes as a direct result of MinuteClinic adopting the "4Ms Framework" – a series of practices which focuses on addressing four essential elements of care for older patients:

• What Matters: Know and align care with each individual's unique health outcome goals and preferences across settings of care, including, but not limited to, end-of-life care.
• Medication: Across settings of care, use Age-Friendly medications that do not interfere with What Matters to the older adult, Mobility.
• Mentation: Prevent, identify, treat and manage dementia, depression and delirium across settings of care.
• Mobility: Ensure that older adults move safely every day in order to maintain function and do What Matters.

How can MinuteClinic help with chronic conditions?

MinuteClinic’s wide range of services can play a key role in managing chronic conditions. We offer everything from preventive care to treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. We'll help to get you back on track, while providing preventative education and resources to help you manage your chronic condition in the long-term.

Do I need insurance for MinuteClinic wellness services?

While we accept most insurance plans, MinuteClinic provides quality healthcare services to everyone, no matter what their insurance or financial situation is. As long as you meet the age requirements for your state, MinuteClinic can help. We also accept cash, credit cards or checks* as forms of payment.

If you're 65 or older, you may be eligible for a free wellness visit through Medicare. This visit includes a review of your medical history and health screenings for conditions that are common in older adults, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

*MinuteClinic does not accept checks at our Target locations.

Why should I choose MinuteClinic for my health care needs?

MinuteClinic is a convenient, affordable and accessible option for all patients 18 months and older. Our providers are passionate about giving high-quality care, and they take the time to get to know each patient. This allows us to tailor our care to each individual's needs.

Whether you're looking for a health check, have a chronic condition or are interested in a preventive health screening for older adults, MinuteClinic can help. We accept most insurance plans and offer convenient payment options so that you can get the care you need, when you need it.

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References used as sources for this page:

1. MinuteClinic recognized for national “Age-Friendly Health Systems” commitment – CVS Health. Available at: https://www.cvshealth.com/news-and-insights/press-releases/minuteclinic-recognized-for-national-age-friendly-health-systems  (Accessed April 18, 2022)
2. Aging: What to expect – Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/aging/art-20046070  (Accessed April 18, 2022)