Experts Urge Proactive Health Discussions for Adults Over 50 Including Shingles Awareness

Health experts emphasize the importance of proactive doctor-patient conversations for adults over 50 to promote healthy ageing and prevent complications. While routine checkups often focus on managing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, discussions about prevention and less commonly addressed risks such as shingles are frequently overlooked. Surveys indicate that nearly half of adults over 50 with chronic illnesses have never discussed shingles with their doctors, highlighting gaps in comprehensive ageing care.