Senior citizen health checkup: what to test and how often
Medically reviewed by Dr. N. S. Santosh Varma, MBBS, FIM, FIDM, FICCM · Reg. APMC/FMR 112686 · Reviewed October 2026
Adults over 60 should have a full health checkup at least once a year, covering blood count, blood sugar, cholesterol, kidney and liver function and urine, plus blood pressure. Doctors often add thyroid, vitamin D, vitamin B12, ECG, eye and hearing checks. A home sample collection makes regular testing much easier for elderly parents.
Common checks after 60
- Complete blood count: anaemia is common in older adults
- Blood sugar and HbA1c as advised
- Lipid profile and blood pressure
- Kidney function and urine routine
- Liver function, especially with long-term medicines
- Eye and dental checks; vitamin D, B12 and thyroid as advised
Make it easy for them
- Book a home sample collection, early morning, after an overnight fast
- Keep old reports and prescriptions together for the doctor
- Ask the doctor to review all current medicines once a year
How YIRA helps elderly parents
YIRA plans include a 70-test home checkup, a doctor consultation, a doctor's review of an elder's past reports and prescriptions, and dental and eye check-ups. You can book for your parents from another city. Read more about a health checkup for parents.
A YIRA Family Health Plan includes a 70-test full body checkup at home for one registered member, a doctor consultation for the family, a review of an elder's past reports, and dental and eye check-ups. Essential ₹999 a year (up to 4 family members registered); Complete ₹1,299 a year (up to 8, with ₹5 lakh accident cover for the buyer).
70-test checkup at home plus family care, from ₹999 a year
Essential ₹999 (one 70-test checkup, up to 4 family members registered) · Complete ₹1,299 (up to 8, with ₹5 lakh accident cover). Doctor consultation, dental and eye check-ups included. Pay after sample collection.
Frequently asked questions
How often should senior citizens get a health checkup?
At least once a year, and more often if a doctor is monitoring a condition such as diabetes, blood pressure or kidney function.
Can elderly parents get tested at home?
Yes. YIRA collects the sample at home and shares reports digitally with the family.
Which tests are most important after 60?
Blood count, sugar, cholesterol, kidney and liver function, urine and blood pressure, with others as the doctor advises.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. N. S. Santosh Varma (MBBS, FIM, FIDM, FICCM; APMC/FMR 112686). Prepared by the YIRA health team · Last updated 1 October 2026. This page is general health information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Reference ranges differ between labs; always discuss your results with a doctor. In an emergency, call 108 or go to the nearest hospital.