{"id":559,"date":"2018-06-01T22:02:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T22:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carebuildersathomemn.com\/?p=559"},"modified":"2018-06-01T22:02:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T22:02:38","slug":"is-your-senior-at-higher-risk-for-high-blood-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/minnesota\/blog\/is-your-senior-at-higher-risk-for-high-blood-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Senior At Higher Risk for High Blood Pressure?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Throughout the United States there are currently more than 75 million people who are living with high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, this can be a very serious health condition by itself, but can also dramatically increase the potential for your parent to suffer other health issues such as cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, and even Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Unfortunately, experts estimate that one out of every five adults do not realize they are suffering from high blood pressure. This means they cannot seek out proper treatment and management, further increasing the risk that they will suffer serious consequences as a result of their hypertension. As a family caregiver, you can help protect your parent from the serious consequences by understanding their individual risk for high blood pressure. By understanding, you can take the proper steps to reduce their risk, protect their health, and give them the care and support they need to live a healthier lifestyle as they age in place.<\/p>\n

Some risk factors for high blood pressure include:<\/p>\n