I turned 60 this year. My blood pressure is rising. My doctor is concerned. I'm measuring it every day now, and if I can't lower it in six weeks -- through reducing salt from my diet, cutting back on coffee, and increased exercise --, my doctor and I will talk about medication. It really scares me. I never had to do anything like this, and the dangers of high blood pressure make me worry. My grandfather died of a stroke, and my uncle had a stroke and recovered. My father died of an embolism.