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Common Chronic Conditions that Richmond Seniors Should Know About

April 24, 2018

Richmond Seniors Should Make Good Choices for Healthy Living

 

People in America today can expect to live longer than ever before.


For many, then, senior living includes carefully managing chronic conditions in order to stay healthy.
 
Making healthy lifestyle choices, like quitting smoking and losing weight, can help you avoid senior health risks, but you also need to be physically active and eat a healthy diet. Including a geriatrician, a doctor who specializes in the health concerns of aging, on your senior healthcare team can help you learn how to live better with any chronic diseases.
 
Common chronic conditions include:
  • Heart Disease
  • Cancer
  • Chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Alzheimer's disease 

BrightStar Care of Richmond is here to help your family. Learn about our in home senior care services here.