Happymindz Home Care

  As people live longer and longer, the need for good elder care becomes more and more important. Unfortunately, many people don't know how to go about providing proper care for their elderly loved ones. When providing elder care, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, it's important to make sure that the elderly person is comfortable and safe. This means providing them with a clean and comfortable environment, making sure they are getting enough to eat and drink, and ensuring they are taking their medications correctly. It's also important to provide social and emotional support to elderly loved ones. This means spending time with them, talking to them, and listening to their stories. It can be easy to forget that the elderly are people too, with their own thoughts and feelings, so it's important to make sure they feel valued and loved. Finally, it's important to keep in mind that the needs of the elderly change over time.  As they age, they may need more h...

Today, 17 th May is observed as ‘world hypertension day’; to raise awareness about this insanely dangerous medical condition. According to WHO, “nearly 63% of total deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, of which 27% are attributed to cardiovascular disease which affects 45% of people in the 40-69 age group. Raised blood pressure is among the most important risk factors for CVDs. Moreover, it remains poorly controlled due to low awareness about hypertension, lack of appropriate care through primary care and poor follow up”, which again emphasizes the need to talk more about hypertension. Before we delve into the symptoms, causes, and cure for this condition, let us see what exactly is ‘hypertension”. What is hypertension? Our heart does a wonderful job of pumping blood through tiny vessels called arteries. When the vessels get thicker, due to a variety of reasons, the heart will be required to work extra, causing elevated levels of blood pressure. This condition, in whi...