What are the signs of a heart attack? Danielle Haynie, Director of Nursing at Assisting Hands Home Care of Potomac shares the signs of when to suspect you’re having a heart attack. View this video on our YouTube page. The signs of a heart attack include: Pain in the chest, neck, back or arms Fatigue Light headedness Abnormal heartbeat or…
Heart failure develops over time and as the heart weakens. While this condition sounds scary, it doesn’t imply that the heart has stopped working or about to stop working. This article from AgingCare debunks some of the myths and takes a look at heart failure in the elderly. When a person has heart failure, it means that their heart is…
A heart attack changes the lives of both seniors and their caretakers. AgingCare.com tells us what to expect when your loved one returns home. A heart attack changes the lives of both seniors and their caregivers. If your loved one has had a heart attack, it’s essential to understand the medications and lifestyle changes necessary for a successful recovery. According…
This is our last article this month on heart health. We hope the blogs have been helpful. The following blog will share some symptoms of a heart attack. We want you to know about since it can happen quickly and to anyone. Please read on so you will know how to respond and understand the next right thing to do…
Diet and Exercise are Key to Better Heart Health February is American Heart Month, and on February 5, a special day is set aside to call attention to heart health for women. Many women are unaware that they face a higher risk of death from heart disease than from breast cancer. The article “Female Heart Specialists Share Tips for Women’s…
We often hear of a person being rushed to the hospital with a heart attack after shoveling snow. Is snow shoveling really dangerous for seniors? It turns out that the extra exertion and the heavy weight of the snow are both culprits, as might be expected. However, a study from Pennsylvania State University shows that cold air itself puts extra…