When Mom or Dad suffers from Hypertension, In-Home Care May Be the Best Option

Hypertension is becoming, if it hasn’t already, an epidemic issue among senior citizens and includes your aging parent. In-home care advisors suggest that your mom or dad do not have all the information they may need to prevent and or treat hypertension. Were you aware that one out of three Americans has high blood pressure? Years ago, it was sometimes considered unnecessary to treat hypertension in the elderly population. But more and more evidence points to the risks of untreated hypertension. If not controlled or treated, hypertension can be a leading cause of death. To reduce this risk, your mother or father should monitor their blood pressure and attempt to maintain it.
Smokers are at a higher risk for hypertension as well as other chronic conditions which may increase the risk of symptoms from hypertension. The American Heart Association advises that any undue stress on the heart and lungs may be affecting the blood flow and placing your loved one at risk. In-home care providers with medical instructions (such as prescriptions) from a medical professional will be able to help your mother or father maintain a healthier blood pressure.
An in-home care provider may also be a great companion to support better eating and exercising habits for your loved one. Too often when older parents live at home, their eating pattern turns to comfort foods and sweet treats both of which can lead to hypertension. Companion care by an caregiver may provide your mother or father with proper eating habits and a controlled diet that is aligned to a healthy outcome.
As your parent takes control of their life, the last item in their list to change includes adding some physical activities. Getting physical is invigorating and keeps the blood flowing!

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