1. High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, so many people do not
realize they have it. There’s only one way to know whether you have high blood pressure,
check it or have it checked. Measuring your blood pressure is quick and painless.
Check out this list of facts:
-Having high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke
which are the leading causes of death in the United States.
-1 out of every 3 adults have high blood pressure.
-Only half of the people with high blood pressure have their condition under control.
-Medical conditions such as prehypertension and diabetes increase your risk of developing
high blood pressure.
-Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, eating foods high in sodium, lack of physical activi-
ty, being obese and/or drinking too much alcohol also can increase your risk for high
blood pressure.
Carolina Homecare offers a collection of Digital Blood Pressure Monitors that offer
memory for multiple users. Believe it or not, we even have one that talks. Come and
check them out.
Carolina Homecare Medical Equipment Center Inc.
Quarterly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 3August 2014
Greenville Office:
1136 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
Greenville Tel: 864.271.8258
Greenville Fax: 864..242.2970
Spartanburg Office:
134-B Garner Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Spartanburg Tel: 864.327-1487
Spartanburg Fax: 864.327.1491
www.carolinahomecare.com
How Is Your Blood Pressure?
As other people say, at one point or another, everyone
needs a lift. This can prove true to its literal sense for those
people who have certain medical conditions which make it
impossible for them to easily go from sitting to standing.
This calls for a lift chair in order for them to have that extra
assistance and boost. As for the functions involved, a lift
chair can be something that lifts, reclines, massages and
heats. If you have your eyes focused on comfort, there are chairs that are smooth
and cushy, while some are softly firm. These types of comfortable chairs can in-
deed give you a lift when you need assistance. It takes the pressure off of sore
joints and muscles when necessary. A lift chair can also boost confidence and in-
dependence.
We have found at CAROLINA HOMECARE, that all ages can enjoy the comfort
and boost of a PRIDE LIFT CHAIR. Come by and check out available styles, fea-
tures and fabrics.
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3. It is helpful to rest the affected joint while you are ______________.
5. _________ is usually helpful for soothing chronic symptoms.
7. Applying heat or cold to the affected ____________ may help reduce pain and stiffness.
8. Sleeping with a pillow between your knees may be helpful if you have arthritis in your ________.
9. Research shows that a good night's __________can help you recover from a flare up.
10. Most people use a combination to help alleviate their _____________.
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1. Splints and braces can help to __________ an arthritic joint.
2. There are a variety of ways to manage arthritis___________.
4. If your symptoms flare up suddenly, _______ may be the better choice.
6. Carolina Homecare offers foam tubing to improve your grip around utensils, razors, scissors and _____________.
Answers (not in order) : toothbrushes, rest, discomfort, joint, sleep, cold, back, heat, stabilize, symptoms