With the passage of time, the health of the elderly at home has become a major concern for the family, probably because of the relationship between the usual diet, some elderly people appear blood pressure is not normal, so that the elderly themselves feel uncomfortable will also cause some concern to their children, so there are often patients want to know how to do high blood pressure in the elderly? A reasonable diet lifestyle habits high blood pressure in ordinary life to pay great attention to diet, many foods can not eat must not eat. 1, reduce the intake of sodium salt, the daily intake of salt should not be more than 6 grams appropriate. 2, high-fat food should be reduced. Pork, fried and other foods as little as possible or do not eat. Moderate supplement protein food, in addition to fruits and vegetables can eat more food. 3, reduce alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol is an important factor that causes high blood pressure, patients with high blood pressure should reduce alcohol consumption. Properly drink tea Tea is rich in tea polyphenols, for the metabolism of fat in the body has a role in promoting. People with high blood pressure have high cholesterol and triglycerides, and fatty deposits in the inner walls of blood vessels. Drink more tea to lower cholesterol, triglycerides have a very good effect, and can promote the decomposition of fat in the walls of blood vessels. Control weight to reduce blood pressure Patients with high blood pressure usually gain weight, and there is a close relationship between the two. Reducing body weight in patients with hypertension can effectively reduce the risk of hyperlipidemia, left ventricular hypertrophy, and lower insulin. Weight control can be achieved by controlling caloric intake and by engaging in physical activity. Strengthening exercise can reduce blood pressure Elderly people with hypertension can do moderate exercise to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and it has very good effect on enhancing physical fitness, resistance and weight loss. For the elderly, jogging, tai chi and other forms of exercise are a good choice.