Keep an Eye on Senior Heart Health

Senior Heart Health  |  February 19, 2018

What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Heart Health and What to Look Out For

Senior Heart Health | February is an ideal time to raise awareness about heart disease, as well as review some ways to prevent heart disease from affecting your life or the life of someone you love.

Senior Heart Health: Defining Heart Disease

Heart Disease is a term referring to several types of heart conditions and issues and is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. Heart conditions such as angina, heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, heart defects, coronary artery disease, and silent ischemia all fall under “heart disease”.

Causes of Heart Disease in Seniors

Many preventable heart diseases are caused by the narrowing and blockage of the arteries from a buildup of fatty plaque. This narrowing and blockage is referred to as “atherosclerosis”. Unhealthy habits such as smoking and poor diet, in addition to lack of exercise or obesity, can cause atherosclerosis and subsequently heart disease.

Symptoms of Heart Disease

Each type of heart condition is unique and must be uniquely treated, but most people who suffer from heart conditions experience similar symptoms. Chest pain is the most common symptom of heart disease, but symptoms can include weakness or dizziness, sweating, nausea, palpitations or irregular heartbeats, and shortness of breath.

Lifestyles that Prevent Heart Disease

Many complications related to heart disease can, fortunately, be prevented through the maintenance of an active lifestyle, healthy diet, and habit habits, such as:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Eating a well-balanced, low-sodium diet
• Limiting alcohol intake
• Regular visits to the doctor
• Stopping smoking
• Regularly Exercising
• Managing stress levels

Seniors in Victoria, BC should consider educating themselves on both the causes and preventative measures they can take to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy. 

At Comfort Keepers® Victoria we feel that home is the best place to be.

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services

Comfort Keepers® trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Comfort Keepers® Victoria In-Home Caregivers Can Help with Interactive Caregiving™

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. Learn more about our unique service which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Victoria office.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria is proud to provide senior care and home care services to keep seniors safe in their homes.

If you are searching for home care near me, Comfort Keepers® Victoria can provide home care for the seniors of Victoria and the surrounding areas of Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures are examined by industry experts against a set of quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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