{"id":2405,"date":"2025-01-15T14:29:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/93\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2025-01-15T14:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:29:21","slug":"senior-nutrition-for-cold-and-flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/93\/colorado\/broomfield\/blog\/senior-nutrition-for-cold-and-flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Nutrition for Cold and Flu Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flu season is upon us, and seniors account for 50-70% of flu-related hospitalizations and 70-85% of flu-related deaths (https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/65over.htm<\/a>).\u00a0 Those are frightening numbers!\u00a0 Older people are more susceptible to the flu because the immune system weakens as we age.<\/p>\n

Now is the time to focus on prevention.\u00a0 So much of the immune system\u2019s power comes from the foods we eat, so we put together this chart to help choose good options.<\/p>\n

Home Care is always a great way to stay healthy.\u00a0 Assisting Hands caregivers can help prepare healthy meals and snacks, encourage hydration, and remind clients to take medications and supplements on time.\u00a0 Our goal is to prevent hospitalizations and promote independence, and the best way to do that is to make sure our clients stay healthy!<\/p>\n

Call us for a free consultation!\u00a0 720-780-7755<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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