Blood pressure is the pressing of blood against the arterial walls. It happens while the heart pumps blood to run through the arteries. The pressure changes every time and it is the reason we need to check blood pressure from time to time for monitoring.

You can check the level of blood pressure through a sphygmomanometer. It is a device that you wrap in your arm to measure two blood pressure numbers— namely systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure is when your heart beats while diastolic is when your heart rests in between beats.

Blood pressure has different categories: Low, Normal, Prehypertension, and Hypertension.

High blood pressure has its stages:

• Prehypertension – blood pressure is elevated to 120-129 systolic and less than 80 diastolic measurements. At this stage, you can still do something to prevent having high blood pressure.
• Stage 1 – blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic and 80-89 diastolic measurements.
• Stage 2 – blood pressure measures at 140/90 and above.
• Hypertensive Crisis – blood pressure measures at 180/120 mm Hg or higher. Caregivers in Senior Living Residences in Massachusetts may need to monitor any signs of chest pain, difficulty speaking, or shortness of breath. When this happens, call 911 or the person’s attending physician.

You can keep a healthy lifestyle while in Assisted Living in Dracut, Massachusetts, by following a healthful diet, staying active, and keeping away from stress and worries. Giving Tree Senior Living can provide you an assurance that your overall wellness is above all. It is a home where you can retire comfortably and live a life in privacy and with dignity throughout seniority.

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