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Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 26, 2020 avy nior avvyvavvy S oreniioor coronavirus? Hypertensive Helen Dear Helen, If you have high blood pressure, you defi nitely need to take extra care to protect yourself during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Research shows that people with hypertension are more susceptible to getting COVID-19, are more likely to develop severe symptoms if they do get sick, and are more likely to die from the infection, especially if they’re older. High Risk Links A weaker immune system is the key reason people with high blood pressure and other health problems are at higher risk for coronavirus. Long-term health conditions and aging weaken the immune system so it’s less able to fi ght off the virus. Nearly two-thirds of Americans over 60 have high blood pressure. Another concern that has been circulating, but was put to rest last month, were theories that the medications that are commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure – ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) – could make patients more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19, and more susceptible to severe illness if they did become infected. But new research published in The New England Journal of Medicine last month found no risk linked to these medications. COVID Complications While pneumonia is the most common complication of the virus, it can also damage the cardiovascular system. That’s why people with high blood pressure, heart disease, and heart failure are at risk. High blood pressure damages arteries and reduces the fl ow of blood to your heart. That means your heart has to work harder to pump enough blood. Over time, this extra work can weaken your heart to the point where it can’t pump as much oxygen-rich blood to your body. Coronavirus can also damage the heart directly, which can be especially risky if your heart is already weakened by the eff ects of high blood pressure. The virus may cause infl ammation of the heart muscle, which makes it harder for the heart to pump. If you also have plaque buildup in your arteries, the virus may make those plaques more likely to break apart and cause a heart attack. Studies have shown that people with heart disease who get a respiratory illness like the fl u or earlier types of coronavirus are at higher risk for a heart attack. What to Do? While everyone needs to take precautions to prevent coronavirus, people with high blood pressure and other health conditions need to be extra careful. The best way to avoid getting sick is to stay home as much as you can. If you have to go out, wear a mask and keep at least 6 feet away from other people. And every time you come home, wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. Also, clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces like cell phones, countertops and doorknobs. The CDC also recommends that you have enough medicine on hand to treat high blood pressure and other health conditions. And stock up on over-the-counter medicines to treat a fever and other symptoms if you get sick. While a coronavirus vaccine isn’t available yet, you should stay up to date on your other important vaccines. The pneumococcal vaccines – Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23 – will prevent you from catching pneumonia on top of coronavirus. Also get a fl u shot in September or early October. Its symptoms are easy to confuse with coronavirus, which could make it harder for doctors to diagnose you if you do get sick. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. y io iori by Jim Miller Why High Blood Pressure is Even More Dangerous in the COVID-19 Era Dear Savvy Senior, Are people with high blood pressure at increased risk of getting OBITUARIES Kathleen M. "Kathy" Hurley Age 71, of Saugus, formerly of Malden and Everett, June 18, 2020. Daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen (Connors) Hurley. Beloved sister of Carol Burgess and her husband George of Malden, Joseph P. Hurley, Jr. and his wife Doreen of NH and Maureen Vona of Saugus. Also survived by 7 nieces and nephews and 6 great-nieces and great-nephews. In lieu of fl owers, Kathy's family is requesting donations in her name to Bridgewell, 10 Dearborn Rd., Peabody, MA 01960, Attn: Development & Marketing, or online: Bridgewell.org/donate or to Project Triangle, Inc., 420 Pearl St., Malden, MA 02148. Vincent “Jimmy” Palermo Passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old. Vincent was a longtime resident of Malden. He was a 25-year employee at Colonial Provisions Meat Packing Plant and was retired from the Middlesex Sheriff ’s offi ce where he served as a deputy sheriff for many years. Vincent was a longtime bartender at Anthony's of Malden ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI15P5232PM In the matter of: Gred Aiyawar Of: Malden, MA Protected Person/Disabled Person/Respondent CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court, that the 3rd account(s) of David J. R. Ulwick of Winchester, MA as Conservator of the property of said Respondent has or have been presented to the Court for allowance. You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 07/22/2020. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to object to the account(s). If you fail to file the written appearance and objection by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s). Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upon the Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court. You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the Petition and account(s) at no cost to you. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: June 15, 2020 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate June 26, 2020 and the Italian American Citizens Club of Malden. Vincent was the beloved husband of the late Catherine E. (Migliozzi) Palermo. He was the loving father of Maria DiGregorio and her husband Antonio of Malden, Ann Medeiros and her fi ancé Christopher Harriman of Malden, and Pat V. Palermo and his wife Jo-Ann of Saugus. Vincent was the dear brother of Antonietta Orlandella and the late Angelo Palermo. He was the cherished grandfather of Benedetto “Tony” DiGregorio and his wife Michelle and Stephanie LaVerde and her husband Stephen, and beloved great-grandfather of Gianna Marie DiGregorio, Mia Catherine DiGregorio, and Jake and Lucas LaVerde. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Albert Bailey Sparks The scion of the Malden-based department store chain, Sparks De - par tmen t Stores, passed away on June, 20, 2020, at the age of 93. Mr. Sparks, along with his brother and long-term business partner George Sparks, expanded their mother and father's dry goods store to seven department stores located throughout New England. He and his family members were early pioneers in the discount department store world, and Sparks was a mainstay of Malden until its closing in 2014. The store was part of downtown Malden life for 94 years. Albert was a devoted husband to his wife Myrna Ellen Sparks for over 65 years, who passed away in 2018. He is survived by his four daughters and sons-in-law, Lorri and Dr. George Kleiner, Joan and Richard Kessel, Debra and Douglas Stevens and Amy and Bill Kremer; in addition to grandchildren, Jeffrey and Brooke Kessel, Bradley and Rebecca Kessel, Rachel Moran and Mathew Moran, and great-grandson Noah Kessel. Albert was born on April, 5, 1927 in Malden to Rose and David Sparks. His father was an immigrant from the small village of Hoshcha, in Western Ukraine. Albert was the last survivor of his siblings May, George and Harold. He loved his siblings dearly. Mr. Sparks always had a special place in OBITUARIES| SEE PAGE 20

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