About half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure. Your mom is one of them. Of the 116 million diagnosed with high blood pressure, 79% are prescribed medications and lifestyle changes.
Your mom’s doctor told her she has high blood pressure, and it’s time to make changes. You must learn how these changes and the diagnosis can affect your mom’s daily routine.
What Is High Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood on artery walls during a heartbeat and between heartbeats. Generally, you want the pressure during a heartbeat to be less than 120. Between heartbeats, the pressure should be lower than 80.
Most doctors repeatedly worry when a person’s blood pressure is 140 over 90 or higher. While blood pressure may be higher at a doctor’s office due to anxiety, your mom’s blood pressure is consistently high, even at home.
When her blood pressure is consistently over 140/90, it’s concerning because that’s a sign that blood pressure on the artery walls is more likely to cause damage.
High blood pressure isn’t always noticeable. Many people do not experience symptoms until something else happens. People with high blood pressure may find themselves experiencing frequent nosebleeds, headaches, difficulty breathing, and vision problems. Sometimes, chest pain, confusion, and irregular heart rhythms occur.
If your mom does find herself experiencing new symptoms like those, she needs to talk to her doctor. It’s better to have problems diagnosed early. There’s the chance nothing’s wrong, which can give your mom peace of mind. If she does have high blood pressure, companion care at home helps her with daily routines.
The Benefits of Companion Care
Ask your mom about her doctor’s recommendations. She’s likely going to need help making adjustments. This is where an honest conversation about companion care at home services is beneficial.
When your mom has caregivers with her daily, she has a friend to help her choose the right foods at a store. Her caregiver can cook meals that match her nutritional needs, such as low sugar, low sodium, and free of excessive saturated fat.
Your mom’s caregiver can join her on walks. Walking alone may be stressful for your mom. If she has a caregiver with her, her stress eases, and she’s more likely to walk farther and get the right amount of exercise.
Talk to your mom about her treatment path. Will she be changing her diet, getting more exercise, and taking prescription medications? This may make it hard for her to keep up with her routine. Arrange companion care at home to ensure she’s supported as she makes these changes.
For more information about how the caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Costa, CA, and the surrounding communities.
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