{"id":9084,"date":"2017-03-22T19:27:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T19:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/?p=9084"},"modified":"2020-08-20T20:08:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T20:08:01","slug":"effective-stroke-prevention-tips-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/blog\/effective-stroke-prevention-tips-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective Stroke Prevention Tips for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.strokeassociation.org\/STROKEORG\/AboutStroke\/UnderstandingRisk\/Understanding-Stroke-Risk_UCM_308539_SubHomePage.jsp\">American Heart Association<\/a>, nearly 800,000 people a year suffer a stroke. After the age of 55, the risk of having a stroke nearly doubles every 10 years. This makes it extremely important for seniors and their caregivers to remain aware of the risk factors and signs associated with strokes.<\/p>\n<p>While age, gender and family history are all uncontrollable risk factors associated with strokes, there are other risk factors that seniors do have greater control over. Taking a proactive approach to reducing or eliminating\u00a0these risk factors is the key to prevention. This is especially important to consider since\u00a0nearly 80-percent of strokes are preventable.<\/p>\n<h2>Identify Risk Factors<\/h2>\n<p>The first step in preventing a stroke is to understand what causes it. There are many risk factors that increase a person\u2019s risk of having a stroke including weight, diagnosed heart conditions, diabetes, leading a sedentary lifestyle and smoking. Take part in a wellness exam on at least an annual basis for early detection of risk factors associated with a stroke. Also, keep your doctor up to date of any changes in your health to increase your chances at prevention.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have identified the risk factors impacting your health and wellbeing, consider making some positive changes to alleviate or reduce them.<\/p>\n<h2>Healthy Lifestyle Choices<\/h2>\n<p>Making healthy lifestyle choices at any age is important, and this is especially true for the elderly. Staying active, eating a balanced diet that contains primarily whole foods and forgoing alcohol or drinking only in moderation (a glass of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/media\/releases\/How_Red_Wine_May_Shield_Brain_From_Stroke_Damage\">red wine<\/a> each night is believed to be a heart healthy choice) are all important steps to take. Make healthy food choices everyday including sweet potatoes, fatty fish high in Omega-3, legumes and nuts for snacks, low fat dairy and healthy olive oil. If you smoke, now is the time to stop. Take control of your weight If you are overweight or obese. Following a healthy diet and exercise plan makes it possible to shed those excess pounds and remain healthier.<\/p>\n<h2>Medical Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>Healthy lifestyle choices also include staying on top of medical conditions, seeing your doctor and following his advice when it comes to medications and lifestyle choices. Uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol all increase an individual\u2019s chances of having a stroke.<\/p>\n<p>Know your numbers. Keep track of them so that it is easier to share information with your doctor at every visit. Strive to keep your blood pressure at or below 120\/80. Check your blood sugar before and after meals and exercise if you have diabetes. If you are taking medications for any health conditions, do so exactly as prescribed. Enlist the help of a friend, family member or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/home-care\/\">professional in home aide<\/a> to provide medication reminders and assistance with obtaining refills for medications promptly if necessary. Also remember, it is never advised to just stop taking a medication even if you experience side effects. Talk to your doctor first, explain your concerns and follow his advice.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch for Depression<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaha.ahajournals.org\/content\/4\/5\/e001923.full\">Depression<\/a> is a contributor to strokes because of how it impacts lifestyles. A depressed senior is more likely to lead a reclusive lifestyle, eat more and exercise less. All of this is a recipe for obesity, a primary risk factor for strokes. Studies show that even after depression goes away, the risk of having a stroke remains higher. This is a reason to seek treatment early if any signs exist. \u00a0If you feel persistent sadness, hopelessness, guilt, irritability, insomnia or exhaustion, talk to your doctor and get the help you need.<\/p>\n<h2>The Importance of Sleep<\/h2>\n<p>Sleep is the time for your body to rest, recovery and replenish. For most individuals, the target should be 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. Studies show that any more than 9 hours can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cam.ac.uk\/research\/news\/sleeping-over-eight-hours-a-day-associated-with-greater-risk-of-stroke\">raise the risk of having a stroke<\/a> by up to 63-percent. If your sleep is restless or you frequently snore, that also increases your risk of having a stroke. If you are experiencing difficulty sleeping enough or sleeping soundly, increase daytime activity to see if that helps. Sometimes, following a set schedule for waking and sleeping also makes a difference. If neither of these options have a positive impact, visit\u00a0a doctor for a medical evaluation and sleep study to determine the underlying problem.<\/p>\n<p>Stroke prevention is important at every age. With the increased risk that comes with age, this is especially true for elderly individuals. Prevention promotes longevity and makes it easier to age in place. So, this an important goal for seniors that is worth placing emphasis on.<\/p>\n<p>If your aging loved one is struggling to independently follow heart healthy guidelines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/\">Salus Homecare Orange County<\/a> can help. Our in home care services include healthy meal planning and preparation, encouraging seniors to take place in safe activity, transportation to medical appointments, medication reminders and conversation and companionship that reduces the risk of depression. To learn more about our services or schedule a free, no obligation evaluation, simply give us a call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Heart Association, nearly 800,000 people a year suffer a stroke. After the age of 55, the risk of having a stroke nearly doubles every 10 years. This makes it extremely important for seniors and their caregivers to remain aware of the risk factors and signs associated with strokes. 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Debbie is a registered nurse who has spent her career in home based care including patient care, leadership, hospice consulting and executive roles. Since 2013, she has served on the Board of Directors for the California Hospice &amp; Palliative Care Organization (CHAPCA). Currently, Debbie serves as the co-chair for public policy and regulations with CHAPCA, advocating for policies that benefit hospice care patients and hospice care agencies. Under her direction and leadership, Debbie co-founded Salus Hospice in 2015 and leads the organization through continued Medicare licensure and Joint Commission Accreditation, actively working to maintain their high standards for patient care and excellence. In speaking about the value of hospice care and the hospice journey, Debbie states, \"Hospice is not about giving up hope, rather it\u2019s about redefining hope and living the best life possible for as long as you are able. At Salus Hospice we believe that life's final journey is deeply enriched by quality moments with loved ones and hospice professionals alongside.\" Debbie lives in Newport Beach with her husband and enjoys spending time with their family, dog Bailey, church friends and community. Debbie was inducted into the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 2019 and is enjoying the new friendships and service opportunities this has provided her with.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debbie-robson-b144a0a6\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9084"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10100,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9084\/revisions\/10100"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}