Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. 
The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy choices, knowing your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, having regular check-ups and working with your physician to manage your health are all integral aspects of saving lives from this often silent killer.
Common Risk Factors for Heart Disease include:
Age, Gender, Family History (Heredity), Smoking, Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity, Obesity, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Diabetes, Previous Medical History, Stress, Depression, and Anger/Hostility.
To see a list of upcoming local fun and healthy senior activities, visit the Nassau County Senior Activities site.
To read about BrightStar Care Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle, click on this link.
BrightStar Home Care of North Shore Nassau County proudly provide Home Care and Support for Seniors, including 24 hour in home care, and support in independent and assisted living communities. We provide all levels of home care from Companion Services to Skilled Nursing. Medical Staffing, Home Care, In-Home Skilled Nursing, In-Home Physical Therapy for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and Companion and Personal Care for Elders with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. We also provide Home Child Care, Sitter and Nanny services for Children and Support for New Mothers. We Support Veterans and accept most Long Term Care Insurance benefits, provide Hospice care, Live-in care, CNA, Caregiver, RN, LPN, RN Supervision, Compassionate Care, and Compatibility Guarantees. We are an ALS Society partner and Alzheimer Association member, providing care for the developmentally disabled and individuals of all ages with mental health and behavioral health diagnosis. Other services inlcude safe discharge and transportation from a hospital or rehab facility, Post Op care both short and long term, Pre Operation and preparation help and assistance and client monitoring for out of town family members. We proudly serve North Shore of Nassau County including Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Greenvale, Locust Valley, Roslyn, Sea Cliff, Bayville, East Norwich, Mill Neck, Oyster Bay, Syosset, Rockville Centre, Massapequa, and Woodbury in NY.