This is the takeaway for American Heart Month, the campaign reminding us to make time to maintain our cardiovascular health at every age!
The American Heart Association points to heart disease as the greatest public health threat and cardiovascular disease as the underlying cause of death in 1 out of 3 people. Now, the potential harmful effects of coronavirus on the heart and vascular system have heightened the importance of healthful habits.
Studies show that heart health can be improved at any age. Committing to a healthy diet and regular exercise can help keep blood pressure and cholesterol numbers within a healthy range. Losing weight if BMI (body mass index) is high and quitting smoking will provide more positive health benefits.
A trained Amada caregiver can help your senior patients protect their overall health or manage symptoms of congestive heart failure or stroke recovery. Call 877-44-AMADA to learn how we can help. We always appreciate the trust you’ve placed in us as your partner supporting seniors along the care continuum journey.
Every day we make choices to how we live – which foods we eat, how much food to eat, how often to exercise and how much exercise to do. The fact is that someday, many of us are going to need the help of someone else just to make it through the day. We see it at Caring Senior Service each and every day. The good news is that with a few small changes we can extend the timeline so our care needs are put off as long as possible. For those that have current needs, regular exercise and good nutrition can help get you back on your feet and reduce the amount of care you need.