Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process

Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process

Has Someone In Your Family Had A Heart-Related Medical Emergency? Get Checked Out

Julio Carr

If someone in your family has recently discovered that they have heart problems and you have never considered that this could be the case for you, you may want to schedule a physical exam. There are a lot of factors that can contribute to heart problems and complications, and you don't want to assume because of your age or level of fitness that heart problems couldn't be a problem for you. Here are some of the things that you want to know, and that you want to talk about with your doctor.

Genetic History

Unfortunately, you can be healthy, but your family heredity can cause you to have cardiovascular complications. You want to get a full family history from your parents, grandparents, and even your extended family, to determine what concerns you are at the risk of getting, and then you and your physician can go over it. Once you get you blood results, you will see what genetic factors are affecting you.

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

You can be skinny and run miles a day, and still end up with high cholesterol. High blood pressure is also a concern that can occur because of diet or genetics and not as a direct result of physical exercise each day. Once you get your blood taken, the physician will get the results to see if you have high cholesterol or blood pressure.  Both of these may require you to go on medication, if diet and exercise aren't enough to change the numbers.

Signs of Serious Conditions and Diseases

If it has been years since your last physical exam, you could be showing signs of complications or conditions and not even know it. When caught in the earliest of stages, conditions like diabetes, thyroid problems, and even cancers can be treated efficiently. You want to go through all the suggested routine screenings and get checked out as need to protect your overall health.

If someone in your family has just had some very alarming news about their heart health, or there was an emergency related to their cardiovascular care, you want to get yourself checked out to see if you have anything to worry about. Talk with a medical professional at clinics like Summit View Clinic to find out if you are showing the early signs and symptoms of any cardiovascular problems, or if you are starting to have other health risks that need care to prevent further lifelong issues.


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Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process

As an elderly care worker, I have witnessed the deaths of many individuals. I have seen family members become angry, sad, and completely silent at the end. I have also seen individuals refuse to see family members out of denial. People deal with death in different ways, and the strong emotions are often unfamiliar and scary. If you have a parent or grandparent who is elderly, then I want to share with you what I know about end of life care and dying process. We are a society that does not talk about death, and this can cause great pain when a family member dies. Learn about the process and find out how to deal with your own emotions and how to love your family members at the end. If there is only a small amount of time left, then I want you to cherish the final moments.

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