Ways to Improve Health of Seniors with High Blood Pressure
Regularly Monitor Blood Pressure – Keeping track of your older adult’s blood pressure is key to reducing it. It’s tough to improve something you can’t measure. Take Medications as Prescribed – If your senior has been prescribed medication to control blood pressure, be sure they follow instructions – take pills on time, don’t skip doses […]
Are Your Kidneys Up to the Job?
March is National Kidney Month and the perfect time to bring awareness to kidney disease. What exactly do your kidneys do? For starters, they filter waste from roughly 200 liters of blood a day. They also help regulate blood pressure and control red blood cell production. Certain health conditions such as high blood pressure and […]
Don’t Let Health-Related Dietary Restrictions Hamper Your Holiday Feast!
The idea of having to pass on traditional Thanksgiving dishes because of a health condition can leave you feeling grumpy not grateful. AgingCare.com offers some tips on what you can eat and some delicious, yet healthy substitutions to keep you feeling satisfied not deprived this Thanksgiving! For instance, those with diabetes should skip the sugar-laden […]
