Foodborne sickness can affect anyone, but the elderly are at an increased risk for being inflicted by food poisoning because as we age our bodies naturally produce less stomach acid, making it difficult to get rid of harmful bacteria that enters our digestive system. Aging may also slow the digestive system, allowing the dangerous bacteria to remain in our bodies…
Nutrition is essential for wellness in all stages of life. The elderly, however may experience special dietary restrictions or a need for a more carefully planned diet for overall wellness or to combat disease or illness. Meal preparation and planning according to the needs of each individual is one of the many benefits provided by quality home care services. If…
You may be chuckling about some of mom or dad’s cravings for sweets and junk food and have determined it is due to age or a medically related issue. However, it’s suspected that many otherwise healthy seniors have nutrient deficiencies that cause such cravings. Were you aware that the lack of certain vitamins in your parent’s diet could cause them…
Loss or change of taste buds is not uncommon among elderly adults. Taste and smell help people determine their like or dislike of food, and they are interrelated. What Happens When Seniors Lose Their Sense of Taste and Smell If a senior loses the sense of taste or smell, eating becomes boring, almost senseless and one of two things may…
It is a sad fact that many seniors are going hungry. Hunger and malnutrition are significant problems among elderly populations, and seniors who live on their own are at particular risk for suffering from hunger and inadequate nutrition. Preventing Senior Hunger and Malnutrition To prevent senior hunger and malnutrition, there are several things that senior caregivers should consider regarding the…
Nutritional guidelines have changed over the years. When you were a child in your parent’s home, it was mom or dad providing you with a meal plan that was healthy. Your mom or dad most likely know they should be choosing foods from the food pyramid to maintain their health and wellness. Now that they are aging, and possibly living…
senior care at home understand that nutrition is not a catch-all cure for your loved one’s osteoporosis. However, a nutritional meal plan specific to osteoporosis related needs may help reduce some if not all of the daily painful symptoms they may be experiencing. These meal plans are designed to strengthen and treat weak bones and soft fragile bones that generate…
Healthy eating has many benefits, but people at any age do not like it forced on them. Children do not like to eat healthy despite parents and grandparents providing a variety of food choices to keep them interested. However, as children grow up to become adults and as adults age, they tend to forget to eat properly. Their own children…
