Reducing salt intake significantly improves health in seniors with high blood pressure or heart disease High blood pressure is a serious condition that affects 58% of seniors on Medicare. In fact, heart failure is one of the most common reasons why people age 65+ go to the hospital, and heart disease causes 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. What these serious…
Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., preventive cardiovascular care is essential for older adults. Medigap.com explains what Medicare does and doesn’t cover for heart disease and cardiovascular health. 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States are related to heart disease – the top cause of death in America for both men and women.…
Ask for tests that could save your senior’s life Heart disease is so common that it causes 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. But doctors still may not be doing the right things to prevent heart attack and stroke in seniors. And as you’ve probably experienced, the medical system doesn’t focus enough on prevention and effective testing. To help seniors get…
Heart failure affects millions of seniors According to the American Heart Association, about 5.7 million Americans are living with heart failure. It’s one of the most common reasons why people age 65+ go to the hospital. Because so many older adults are affected, it’s important for caregivers to be aware of heart failure symptoms and find out how to help seniors stay…
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