High Cholesterol in the Elderly

Resources for seniors and caregivers who are providing care for seniors diagnosed with high cholesterol—an elevated level of lipoproteins in the blood. Consistently high cholesterol levels can lead to hardening of the arteries, stroke and other serious medical conditions.

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  • What's the Difference Between "Good" and "Bad" Cholesterol?

    What makes some cholesterol good and some bad? And how do you know the difference between the two?

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  • How Seniors Can Lower Their Cholesterol

    Medication, exercise and a proper diet will help lower cholesterol levels and improve overall health.

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  • High Cholesterol in the Elderly

    High blood cholesterol on its own does not cause symptoms, so many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high. Learn what affects cholesterol levels in the blood and how you can control this health threat.

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  • What Is Vascular Dementia?

    Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is caused by brain damage from a cerebrovascular or cardiovascular event—usually stroke—and results in various symptoms depending on the area of the brain affected.

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