February is American Heart Month, which serves as an important reminder about cardiovascular health. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of almost all backgrounds. Heart health is an especially critical concern for seniors because of how aging affects your blood vessels:
- When you’re physically active or under stress, your heart beats slower than it did when you were younger.
- You might feel a fluttering in your heart as it occasionally skips a beat or beats harder.
- The amount of blood your heart can hold decreases over time.
- The valves that control the flow of blood stiffen and thicken, which can limit blood flow (among other problems).
Americans are at increased risk of heart disease or heart failure as they get older, which makes the need for comprehensive, compassionate care even greater. Seniors and their families aren’t just worried about appointments with PCPs and specialists, but about reducing their risk factors and building a healthier lifestyle.
How The Senior Company Provides Peace of Mind
This is where The Senior Company comes in. We provide geriatric care management that ensures seniors have a plan to navigate the complexities of the care they need.
Geriatric care management is a helping hand in managing daily life. A geriatric care manager works with seniors and families to manage insurance and benefit programs, help them pay bills, find the right living arrangements, and connect them with specialized providers (everything from professional cleaners to attorneys).
In addition to managing seniors’ most practical needs, our geriatric care managers are there to provide emotional support (especially in times of crisis), check in on them, and to communicate openly with their families.
Geriatric Care Management and Heart Health
For seniors with concerns about their heart health, geriatric care management provides peace of mind by creating a plan to adhere to prescription medications, mitigate their stress, lower their blood pressure, coordinate medical appointments and testing, and to be a vital extra set of eyes and ears. Although these everyday tasks may at first seem like minor contributions, they have a major impact on maintaining heart health. Seniors and their families can always be sure that our geriatric care managers have their best interests at heart.
Let us help you get started with geriatric care management so we can focus on your heart health. Fill out our contact form or give us a call at (201) 355-5209 today.
