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Seniors: 5 Healthy Ways to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack

In this SlideShare, seniors will find the 5 healthy ways of preventing the chances of heart attack. A SlideShare by Home Care Assistance of Arvada - www.homecareassistancearvada.com

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Seniors: 5 Healthy Ways to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack

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  1. The risk of a heart attack can increase with age due to high blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. It's important for seniors to begin caring for their heart and improving their health for longevity. For men and women who are over the age of 55, home care experts suggest few important tips to follow to prevent a heart attack. 5 Healthy Ways Seniors Can Prevent Heart Attack

  2. 1. Avoid Smoking Help your aging loved one quit smoking habit as soon as possible and speak to their doctor to find a method that will help them to discontinue tobacco use. They can reduce their risk of a heart attack in as early as a year if they remain consistent.

  3. 2. Lose Weight Shedding excess weight will reduce the stress that is placed on the heart and can improve overall health. Create a diet plan with their doctor and make it a point to stay active three to five days each week. You can purchase a treadmill for your loved one and motivate them to workout at home or find a nearby trail to walk with a friend.

  4. 2. Lose Weight Shedding excess weight will reduce the stress that is placed on the heart and can improve overall health. Create a diet plan with their doctor and make it a point to stay active three to five days each week. You can purchase a treadmill for your loved one and motivate them to workout at home or find a nearby trail to walk with a friend.

  5. 3. Remain Social Remaining in close contact with family members and friends will reduce your loved one’s risk of experiencing heart problems and can boost their mood. Although it can be easy to isolate themselves as they age, you'll need to encourage them to participate in social gatherings to increase their social network. Help them catch up with friends on the phone and write emails to maintain the bonds that they share.

  6. 4. Reduce Your Cholesterol Levels Plaque can begin to develop in arteries when fat, calcium, and cholesterol are dropped from the blood flow that is going towards the heart. Seniors may need to take a blood test and change their diet.

  7. 5. Watch Your Blood Sugar Levels Your loved ones’ arteries can easily become damaged due to too much sugar that is in the blood. Help them limit their sugar intake and work with their doctor to monitor the levels throughout the year to ensure that they're lowering their risk of a heart attack. You can also help them lower blood sugar by reducing the intake of carbs, controlling stress levels, and by staying hydrated.

  8. DESCRIPTION Home Care Assistance of Arvada offers comprehensive caregiving services to help seniors experience a high quality of life. Our high-caliber caregivers help seniors with daily tasks around the house, mobility, maintaining personal hygiene, and offer transportation to doctor visits, grocery shopping, and socialization. Our caregivers also make good companions to seniors who feel lonely. We use a holistic Balanced Care Method that targets nutritional and fitness needs of seniors and also an evidence-based Cognitive Therapeutics Method to help cognitively impaired seniors boost mental well-being. We are a leading provider of specialized live-in and respite dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and post-stroke care. There are no long-term contracts and our care plans are customizable to meet your loved one’s unique needs. To learn more, give us a call at (720) 642-1600 today and schedule a free consultation. Address: 8031 Wadsworth Blvd. Unit A5 Arvada, CO 80003 Web: http://www.homecareassistancearvada.com/

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