Welcome to the Eye on Health e-newsletter published regularly by Bayshore Home Health to support families and informal caregivers in caring for their elderly loved ones. Each edition will feature a new theme related to seniors' health and well-being, and offer solutions to help manage health issues and alleviate the stresses associated with caregiving.
What is Cardiovascular Health?
Did you know heart disease and stroke take one in three Canadians before their time and stroke is the number one killer of Canadian women?
Heart Disease Conditions
Heart disease affects many Canadians; in 2007, 1.3 million Canadians reported having heart disease. This article describes the numerous heart disease conditions are in more detail.
Warning Signs of Heart Disease and Stroke
An estimated 70,000 Canadians suffer from heart attacks each year, with 16,000 Canadians dying as a result. It is important to learn to recognize the signs of a heart attack so you can react quickly and save a life.
Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
There are many ways you can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, simply by making the right lifestyle choices for your body and brain in order to maximize health and nutrition.
Caring for Somebody Living with Heart Disease and Stroke
After somebody suffers from a heart disease or stoke, it is normal for them to feel more tired than usual as their body is still healing and needs time to rest and rejuvenate.
Resources
There are various resources and services to help you and your elderly loved one deal with the effects of heart diesease and stroke.
© 2012 Bayshore HealthCare Ltd. All rights reserved.
