Elderly Care Event — National Cholesterol Education Month

Elderly Care in Kentwood MI

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. The main theme this year is “Keep the Beat – Cholesterol Counts for Everyone,” and this program is sponsored by the National Institutes of Elderly-Care-Kentwood-MIHealth.

Purpose of National Cholesterol Education Month
National Cholesterol Month promotes healthier lifestyles to people of all ages, including seniors who receive in-home care services. This year’s program is intended to teach people that controlling cholesterol keeps the heart healthy. Many elderly care residents will participate in this initiative that already concerns more than 13 million Americans.

“Watching your cholesterol should be part of everyone’s health routine,” says NHLBI Director Dr. Claude Lenfant, “It’s especially important for those with coronary heart disease.” The organization that runs this site also provides guidelines for people who already have CHD. It is of higher priority for them to reduce LDL cholesterol levels to even lower levels than persons not suffering from CHD.

Claude also states that cholesterol concerns pertain to young adults as well as older Americans. In fact, recent reports suggest that cholesterol levels of 22-year-olds determine likelihood of heart attack risk for the next 40 years.

How to Reduce Cholesterol Levels
NCEP Coordinator Dr. James Cleeman says that the benefits of regulating cholesterol for all Americans are great. This is one reason why many senior care agencies schedule programs that help the elderly learn how to lower their risks of heart problems.

Here are some health tips taught during National Cholesterol Education Month:

  • Eat less saturated fat.
  • Reduce cholesterol intake.
  • Partake in regular exercise.
  • Maintain ideal weight for body.
  • Practice eating correct portion sizes.
  • Consume desirable but healthy foods.

One of the most important pieces of advice pertaining to lowering cholesterol intake is the recommendation to eat the right portion sizes. This information is provided along with simple labeling guides that show people detailed nutritional content of all menu items.

Much of this data designed to help people change their eating habits will soon be added to an already-growing NHLBI informational site. This site also provides the truth about how much saturated fat and cholesterol they are actually eating.

Home care providers are encouraged to get their clients involved in this awareness effort. New recipes designed for people who need to learn how to incorporate healthy foods into the diet will soon be available. This organization also has already prepared radio and television public service announcements that urge people to alter their lifestyles and diets to stay healthy.

If you or someone you know needs help with elderly care services in Kentwood, MI, contact Gauthier Family Home Care. We provide quality and affordable home care services in our community. Call us at (616) 258-2300 for more information.

Source
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/press-releases/1999/cholesterol-counts-when-it-comes-to-protecting-americas-heart-health

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