Category Archives for Heart Disease
Hypertension in Older Adults: Know the Facts
Hypertension in older adults often sneaks up silently, remaining undetected until it becomes severe enough to cause serious health problems. Hypertension doubles a person’s risk for a heart attack, quadruples risk for a stroke, and can lead to kidney disease, vision loss, heart failure, and much more. Before someone you love joins the 78 million […]
Continue readingLifestyle and Home Care Changes that Improve Heart Health in Seniors
While the main focus of February for many of us is Valentine’s Day, there’s another national holiday that should capture our attention as well: American Heart Month. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for older adults, making it crucial to protect heart health in seniors. So while you’re browsing through heart-shaped […]
Continue reading