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Coronary Artery Disease Care
Our trained caregivers are experienced in providing care to elderly with Coronary Artery Disease
What is it?
Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, is a condition where plaque progressively builds up in arteries and restricts adequate blood flow to the heart muscles. This can lead to serious health problems, including heart attacks.
An estimated 1 in 12 Canadian adults age 20 and over live with diagnosed heart disease
Early warning signs
- Increased chest tightness, pressure and/or discomfort
- Sudden bouts of chest pain
- Numbness, pain, tingling and/or weakness in arms and legs
- Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen and back
- Feelings of weakness, dizziness and fatigue
- Heart palpitations, irregular heartbeats
Impact on Quality of Life
CAD, like any other heart disease, can affect various aspects of one's life. An affected individual may find that they have to completely transform their lifestyle to manage their condition, such as making significant altercations to their diet. Problems such as depression and anxiety may also arise from a CAD diagnosis.
Live-in Care is better for seniors with Coronary Artery Disease
Top caregiver do's
- Encourage the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle; try to offer assistance in cooking low-fat meals or even participating in the exercise alongside affected individual
- Be attentive to any worsening symptoms - do not hesitate to contact a doctor or visit the emergency room
- Assist whenever necessary; this can be in the form of physical or emotional support
Top caregiver don'ts
- Avoid smoking and or engaging in unhealthy lifestyle habits around the affected individual - this may be discouraging at times
- Try not to bear all of the loved one's responsibilities - it is always important to offer help, but encouraging independence whenever possible holds great importance as well
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