If you are a senior who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is important for you to know all the facts. High blood pressure can be the cause for other serious health issues, including heart attack and stroke. It is important to recognize any symptoms. Below is a list of symptoms that Home Care Pasadena thinks all seniors should be aware of.

1. High blood pressure is the primary risk factor for heart attack and stroke. It can also cause kidney damage, blindness and heart disease.

2. The symptoms of high blood pressure can be different for each person. Some seniors will never experience any symptoms. Symptoms include dizziness, blurred vision, headaches and fatigue.

3. If the heart has been affected, the following symptoms may be present: chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and dizzy spells.

4. If the kidneys are affected by high blood pressure, patients may experience frequent urination, urinary tract infections, pain in the lower abdomen, increased glucose and protein in the urine or blood.

5. Should high blood pressure affect your eyes, you will experience loss of vision, blurred vision, headaches or double vision.

6. Malignant hypertension is caused by the rapid onset of high blood pressure and may cause shortness of breath, severe headaches, nausea, chest pain, confusion or seizures.

7. Talk to your doctor if any symptoms are present. Then work on a solution to lower your blood pressure, either by diet changes, medications, exercise or a combination of all three.

Source: hearthealthyonline.com

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Diets aren’t healthy for seniors when they cause them to neglect crucial elements of nutrition, but a way of eating inspired by the Mediterranean allows seniors to indulge but also maintain their heart heath:

• Produce and grains – forget the Atkins diet, with the Mediterranean diet, whole grains are encouraged but with some moderation. Nuts, fruits and vegetables are also essential and should make up approximately ¾ of the food consumed during any meal

• Limit fatty foods – with the Mediterranean diet there is a focus upon fish and lean meats for protein, as well as nuts as mentioned above. Red meat is consumed only in moderation

• Spice instead of salt – this diet is low in sodium because instead of using salt for flavor, the Mediterranean use other spices

• Indulge in healthy luxuries – canola oil and olive oil which are healthy fats make up a portion of this way of eating, and red wine can be consumed in moderation regularly!

Via: Mayo Clinic

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Home Care Pasadena wants all seniors to know that they should always talk to their doctor before starting a new exercise or diet program.

Younger generations can jog miles everyday and eat healthy in order to maintain good cardiovascular health. For older generations, activities become more and more limited when it comes to keeping a heart healthy. Most grandparents cannot jog around the park like their grandkids, but they can practice a heart healthy eating plan.

• Saturated Fats—To follow the Heart Healthy Diet, only 8% to 10% of a senior’s total daily calories should come from saturated fats. This percentage is based upon the percentage of calories you actually eat. In other words, the amount will vary depending on how many calories you consume.

• Fats—A senior’s total daily calories from fat should be 30% or less. Once again, this percentage is based on the percentage of calories you eat.

• Dietary Cholesterol—Seniors should keep their daily dietary cholesterol intake under 300 milligrams if they want to stick with the heart healthy diet.

• Sodium—Sodium consumption should be limited to 2400 milligrams a day.

• Eating Habits —Seniors should not deprive themselves of calories or over eat. It is important to always eat enough calories towards maintaining or achieving a healthy weight. Also, a healthy calorie intake should help reduce blood cholesterol levels.

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Home Care Pasadena provides home care for the elderly, aging, and seniors in Pasadena, Altadena, San Gabriel, San Marino, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Eagle Rock, La Canada, South Pasadena, Los Angelesarea. Call us today at 626-486-0800.