Catching Concerns Early: How ArchWell Health Supports Healthy Aging

Preventive care can play a major role in helping older adults stay healthy, active and independent, and providers at ArchWell Health said regular screenings are one of the most effective ways to catch health concerns early.

ArchWell Health, which provides primary care services for adults 60 and older, offers a variety of preventive screenings and tests designed specifically for seniors.

Services available at its centers include skin cancer checks, cognitive testing for dementia, diabetes screenings, echocardiograms, EKGs, fall risk assessments and other routine evaluations.

Healthcare providers said these screenings are important because they can identify potential problems before symptoms become severe. Detecting conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, depression and certain cancers in their early stages often leads to better treatment outcomes and improved long-term health.

Preventive care can also help older adults avoid unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital stays. By monitoring changes in health over time, providers can address concerns earlier and help patients maintain their quality of life.

ArchWell Health uses a value-based care approach, with smaller patient panels and longer appointments that allow providers to spend more time with each member. In addition to preventive screenings, centers offer in-house lab testing, same-day appointments and access to specialty care.

The organization also emphasizes overall wellness by encouraging social connection and community involvement through regular events held at its neighborhood centers.

Providers said preventive care is not only about treating illness, but also about helping older adults continue doing the activities they enjoy as they age.

Members can receive preventive screenings during regular appointments. Those interested in learning more about services or becoming a member can call a local ArchWell Health center or stop by for a tour and to meet the care team.

A version of this column was previously published in Metro Philadelphia.