Since the heart is the central organ of your body and maintains the proper function of all other organs, our at-home senior care providers offer information about the best ways to maintain hearth health to fight against heart and cardiovascular diseases. Heart disease refers to a number of ailments that affect your heart including blood vessel diseases, such as coronary…
Seniors who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may think that all they can do is take medication and hope for the best. Yet, there are many options for senior care at home that can help control blood pressure and, if medication is necessary, even enhance the effect of the medications. 1. Eat a heart-healthy diet A good place…
If you or your parent assumes that the only warning signs of a heart attack or cardiovascular disease are pain in the left arm and the feeling of an elephant on your chest, you may be surprised to learn that you don’t know all of the warning signs of heart disease. Research indicates there is not one clearly defined symptom…
If your loved one has suffered a stroke not only might they require home care assistance, but everyone connected to mom or dad may need support. It’s simply impossible to prepare a family for the impact a stroke has on their loved one. A stroke not only leaves your parent confused and in shock and denial, but it does the…
senior in home care services professionals, this type of stroke happens when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain. This form of stroke is often quick, temporary and in most cases, does not kill the brain tissue as a full blown stroke may do. Because these types of strokes are short-lived, too often older individuals may…
