High Cholesterol in the Elderly
Resources for seniors and caregivers who are providing care for seniors diagnosed with high cholesterol—an elevated level of lipoproteins in the blood. Consistently high cholesterol levels can lead to hardening of the arteries, stroke and other serious medical conditions.
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What's the Difference Between "Good" and "Bad" Cholesterol?
What makes some cholesterol good and some bad? And how do you know the difference between the two?
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Medication, exercise and a proper diet will help lower cholesterol levels and improve overall health.
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High blood cholesterol on its own does not cause symptoms, so many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high. Learn what affects cholesterol levels in the blood and how you can control this health threat.
0 CommentsWhat Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is caused by brain damage from a cerebrovascular or cardiovascular event—usually stroke—and results in various symptoms depending on the area of the brain affected.
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High Cholesterol Questions
How do I decide if it’s time to resign from being my mom’s POAHC? It seems I have little “power” anyways.
5 AnswersCTTN55 Answered Mar 2023I am sure someone will be able to help me. My husband has moderate dementia and snacks all day, any advice?
8 AnswersMjiotti Replied Nov 2022What do you do when your mom's monthly income is less than the cost of her care but too much to qualify for Medicaid nursing home costs?
30 AnswersKPWCSC Answered Aug 2022We're living in senior independent living with 3 meals a day provided, but they are carb loaded and often include 1-2 fried items. What should we do?
31 AnswersMoxies Answered Jun 2022
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Side effects of cholesterol medicine, can you share your experience?
9 Commentscwillie Commented Jan 2023My husband has been spitting and peeing in the kitchen sink, peeing in food containers if I'm in the bathroom. I'm beyond grossed out.
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