Support for Cardiovascular Disease in Seniors

At Sunrise communities, our resident-centered care approach can help support seniors living with cardiovascular diagnoses such as:

• Acute myocardial infarction (AMI)
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Coronary artery disease
• High blood pressure
• Cardiomyopathy
• Atrial fibrillation
• Peripheral vascular disease

We’re proud to offer the following as part of our standard care services and capabilities. It’s all part of the Sunrise Difference:

• Cardiovascular-related preventive care:
• Monitoring of edema
• Application of compression hose
• Anti-coagulation management
• Regular assessment of skin integrity
• Attention to diet and overall health
• Weight monitoring and regular exercise programs
• Regular consultations with registered dieticians
• Maintenance of proper nutrition and hydration, including Sunrise Signature Dining’s heart-healthy meal options like no-salt-added, consistent carbohydrate, and others
• Coordination of care and services:
• Visits by contracted physical and occupational therapists
• Mobile x-rays
• Assistance with transportation to local physicians’ offices
• Integration with palliative and hospice care services
• Routine laboratory tests
• Nursing onsite and available on call 7 days a week
• Around-the-clock, individualized support from Designated Care Managers
• Medication administration including oxygen, nebulizers and inhalers
• Monthly medication review by nursing staff and quarterly medication review by a pharmacist
• Monthly wellness assessments