Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, is something that a lot of seniors battle. Sometimes seniors might worry that managing high blood pressure is impossible to do without a lot of different medications and big changes. But with the support of senior home care providers, aging adults can find it easier than ever to keep blood pressure in check.
Understanding High Blood Pressure
When blood pressure is considered high, that means that the force of blood against arterial walls is way too high on a consistent basis. High blood pressure is a problem on its own, but it can also lead to issues like stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. People can have high blood pressure for many different reasons, including family history, age, and underlying health issues.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
The big problem with high blood pressure is that it often doesn’t have symptoms that are easily noticeable. Some people experience headaches that cause them to rule out high blood pressure, but largely people don’t experience big symptoms. This is why hypertension is referred to as a “silent” illness.
Regular Monitoring and Assessment
The best way for seniors to get a handle on their blood pressure is to know what it is more consistently. Taking blood pressure readings at home is easy to do and it gives seniors information about what is helping and what isn’t. Home care providers can help seniors remember to keep track of blood pressure readings as part of their normal daily routine.
Medication Reminders
If seniors take medications for their blood pressure, there are a lot of different tools to help them remember to take them properly. There are apps, specialized pill containers with alarms and alerts, and even blood pressure monitors that have built-in alarms. Side effects from medications to control blood pressure should be addressed with doctors right away because side effects are a common reason seniors avoid taking medication properly.
Lifestyle Modifications
Very often seniors can get relief from high blood pressure simply by making some lifestyle changes. That might mean adjusting their diet and starting an exercise routine. Their doctors will give them the exact changes they should make, the key is for seniors to adopt the changes smoothly. Senior home care providers can help aging adults modify their existing routines to accommodate these changes.
Stress Management
Stress is a big concern when it comes to blood pressure. When seniors adopt habits and techniques that help them to effectively manage stress, they can gain a lot of ground in their battle against high blood pressure. The key is often consistency and trying things more than once.
Feeling More Empowered
When seniors feel as if they have no options and aren’t empowered, it’s tough for them to feel in control of anything. Senior home care providers help to free up time and energy for seniors, but they only help with the things that seniors actually need help managing. This can help seniors regain feelings of independence, which helps a lot with all sorts of health issues.
Senior home care providers can help aging adults set realistic goals around managing high blood pressure. Tackling the problem with all the tools available can make a difference quickly.
The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior home care in Flowery Branch, GA, and the surrounding areas. Call (770) 965-4004 for more information.
We provide elder care in Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Oakwood, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, North Fulton County.
Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”
Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”
You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).
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