Pebble Beach, CA Seniors More Susceptible To Heart Attack Or Stroke During The Winter

Pebble Beach, CA Seniors More Susceptible To Heart Attack Or Stroke During The Winter: View From A Private Duty Caregiver Serving Carmel, Carmel Valley, Gilroy, Gonzalez, Greenfield, Hollister, King City, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Salinas, San Juan Bautista, Seaside And Soledad CaliforniaWinter time can be a tough time of the year for seniors. If relatives aren't around, they can become depressed. The cold weather can cause aches and pains or, worse yet, pneumonia. A recent study also found that you're more likely to die of a heart-related problem like a stroke or heart attack when the weather is relatively cold. The results were similar whether you lived in a cold climate like on the east coast or in California. In total, there was a 26-36% increase in circulatory deaths in winter compared to the summer time and early fall. "This was surprising because climate was thought to be the primary determinant of seasonal variation in death rates," Dr. Bryan Schwartz, lead author of the research, said in a statement. At Family inHome Caregiving, we stress a healthy diet, social stimulation and plenty of exercise. This is particularly true in the winter. When I took care of my grandmother, I remember that she often wouldn't want to go out during the winter. It just looked too cold and depressing. But there are risks with this as well. If seniors stay inside, they become more sedentary. This can lead to heart problems. So if you are taking care of someone elderly, make sure they get their daily walk and that they are bundled up properly so they don't catch a cold!http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1515188About Richard Kuehn & Family inHome Caregiving:After more than a decade of caregiving, both in a professional environment and for a 97 year old family member I was dissatisfied with service from local caregiving agencies. I became convinced of the need for a service which provides very personal assistance to elderly and founded Family inHome Caregiving serving the Monterey Peninsula. Please visit my blog where I talk about important senior issues at:http://www.familyinhomecaregiving.com/Blog

About Richard Kuehn & Family inHome Caregiving:
After more than a decade of caregiving, both in a professional environment and for a 97 year old family member I was dissatisfied with service from local caregiving agencies. I became convinced of the need for a service which provides very personal assistance to elderly and founded Family inHome Caregiving serving the Monterey Peninsula. Please visit my blog where I talk about important senior issues at:
http://www.familyinhomecaregiving.com/Blog