Heart Healthy Habits for Seniors
Heart disease is one of the most common health issues that Santa Clarita seniors deal with. In fact, 84 percent of people age 65 and older die from heart disease. The risk of heart disease increases with older age, but Comfort Keepers has some heart-healthy tips for seniors to increase longevity.
Heart Disease is a Serious Condition
Heart disease is the group of health conditions that directly affect the heart, and coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common. CAD can lead to heart attacks, heart failure, chest pain, and irregular heartbeats. It is important for seniors and caregivers to look for the early signs of heart disease. Often times, the warning signs of heart disease won’t appear until you’re having a heart attack.
Watch for Signs and Symptoms
Some of the signs that families and caregivers should look for in their elderly loved ones include feeling faint, weakness, light-headedness, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, chest pain, sweating, and an irregular heartbeat. If your elderly loved one experiences any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical help.
Prevention Strategies for Seniors
Comfort Keepers have some simple strategies that the elderly can practice to prevent the onset of heart disease. Seniors should get at least 30 minutes of light exercise daily, and eat a heart-healthy diet that is full of fruits and vegetables. The elderly should also quit smoking and significantly reduce alcohol intake. Both smoking and alcohol can worsen health conditions that lead to heart disease. Santa Clarita seniors should also reduce their overall stress by finding healthy outlets to relieve stress and lower heart disease risks. Be sure to encourage your elderly loved one to get regular check-ups to monitor health conditions and practice healthy preventative medicine.
When family members, doctors, and Comfort Keepers in-home caregivers for seniors work closely together, they can help Santa Clarita seniors practice heart-healthy habits and lead healthy lifestyles that reduce the risk of heart disease. For more information on preventing heart disease for the elderly, be sure to contact Comfort Keepers and find out how you can keep your senior family members safe and taken care of.
Comfort Keepers
23900 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-287-4200
