There are so many elderly people who struggle with high blood pressure. The good news is that there are also many different ways that someone can lower their blood pressure. If you are taking care of your elderly loved one and notice they have high blood pressure, make sure they see a doctor. They may need to be put on medications to lower the blood pressure levels. On the other hand, while not always a replacement for medications, there are some natural options for lowering blood pressure. You or 24-hour home care providers can help your elderly loved one to implement these changes.

Weight Loss

Is your elderly loved one overweight? If so, research says that people who are overweight have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure. This is because the extra weight puts more strain on their body and heart. Find out what your elderly loved one should weigh to be healthier.

Remember, to approach this in a comfortable and non-judgmental fashion. The more your elderly loved one realizes that you understand and are just trying to help, the more of a chance there will be that they will implement a weight loss plan. They can eat better, exercise, and go for walks with you or senior care providers to lose weight. These are just some ideas of what to put into their weight loss plan.

Reducing Sodium Intake

If your elderly loved one has high blood pressure, one odf the things that could help to lower it is by reducing their sodium intake. How much sodium does your elderly loved one usually get each day? If you find that they are eating a lot of foods that are high in salt, it is time to encourage them to replace some of those with healthier options. For example, instead of your elderly loved one getting french fries, maybe they could eat apple slices instead. They may not need to give up everything at once. However, making some small changes to start can make a big difference in their blood pressure levels.

Stop Smoking

Does your elderly loved one smoke? If so, it is important to know that research shows people who smoke have a higher risk of high blood pressure. Studies also show that within just hours after someone stops smoking, their blood pressure levels can decrease a bit. If they quit for good, that can make a bigger dent in lowering their blood pressure.

Conclusion

Does your elderly loved one have high blood pressure? If so, hopefully, the tips above can help to lower their blood pressure levels. Don’t forget that people are often more likely to make healthier lifestyle changes with the support from others. You or 24-hour home care providers can encourage your elderly loved one to make these changes.

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Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/control.htmhttps://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventhighbloodpressure.html

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Edward Harrison founded the Heart of the Carolinas Homecare in 2007 when he saw there was a need for caregivers that provide non-medical home care services, at a price that most people could afford. It was standard in the industry to require hourly minimums and it was common to be assigned a caregiver, not matched with one based on your individual personal needs. Edward understood that to make a successful relationship between caregiver and client, skills were not enough, personality and compatibility plays as much a role as do skills.

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