Caring for elderly people with cardiovascular disease at home – Don't wait until it's too late.

This article helps families understand how to care for elderly people with cardiovascular disease, the risks of neglecting their health, and when intervention is necessary. support staff To ensure safety.

cardiovascular disease in the elderly It's not uncommon.

But the noteworthy point is that most families only really start to worry after a crisis has already occurred:

• hospitalization
• shortness of breath
• chest pain
• or worse, complications.

Before that, everything was usually "normal".

"I'm just a little tired."

"Probably due to old age."

And it is this very ordinariness that makes many families fail to realize it:

Cardiovascular diseases are a group of illnesses that can progress very rapidly and be dangerous.

What do elderly people with heart disease need?

Cardiovascular care It's not a complicated task, but it requires consistency and close monitoring.

• Monitor for signs
• Take your medication on time.
• Diet
• Support for light movement
• Maintain a stable state of mind.

It sounds easy enough. But the problem is:

👉 Who will do all these things every day?

The real dangers of cardiovascular disease

Heart disease doesn't always have obvious symptoms.

Many cases:

• Still living as normal
• still traveling
• still eating and drinking

Until:

• sudden shortness of breath
• chest pain
• faint
• emergency hospitalization

This is what makes Heart disease becomes dangerous.

Can the family take care of them themselves?

It's possible, but difficult to sustain.

The early days:

• monitor closely
• reminder for medication
• Pay attention to your diet.

But after a while:

• busy with work
• forget to follow
• Life has returned to normal.

And the risk increased without anyone realizing it.

Especially for working people, taking care of elderly parents is a common task. Get regular cardiovascular checkups. This also means:

• take time off work
• loss of income
• impact on work

If you are caring for a loved one with heart disease and cannot monitor their condition regularly every day, you may want to consider SAN – an app for caring for the elderly and the sick.

SAN caregivers can assist with monitoring, reminding patients of their medication, and supporting them in daily activities.

Download the SAN app or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for personalized advice.

Common mistakes

The biggest mistake is "waiting until symptoms appear before taking action."

The second mistake is taking medication without making lifestyle changes.

The third mistake is entrusting care to someone who doesn't understand heart disease.

👉 Cardiovascular problems need to be monitored regularly, not treated only after they occur.

Comparing 3 care options

Hire from an acquaintance/broker.

• It's a bit cheaper, but they lack knowledge of cardiovascular monitoring and how to handle situations.

Nursing home

• Costs range from 20 to 60 million VND per month.
• It's not necessary for heart disease if it's not severe.
• Elderly people have to be away from their families.

Home care

• Flexible
• Monitor closely.
• Suitable for conditions requiring long-term management, such as cardiovascular disease.

Actual cost

• Elderly care: 20 – 60 million VND/month
• Daycare: 500,000 - 800,000 VND/day
• At home: 40k – 70k/hour

👉 For illnesses requiring long-term monitoring, home care is the most appropriate option.

Why do many families choose SAN?

Because they can't monitor it every day.

SAN helps:

• regular monitoring
• Remind me on time.
• maintain stability in daily life

The SAN girls:

• trained
• has a process
• background checks are conducted.

Besides:

• assistance with taking patients to the doctor.
• regular check-ups
• hospital care

SAN is a partner of:

• Military Hospital 175
• City International Hospital

👉 This helps the family feel more at ease.

Cardiovascular disease is not something to be afraid of if it is well monitored.

But the hardest thing is maintaining it every day.

You can download SAN – Use the app for elderly or sick care, or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for advice tailored to your family's circumstances.

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