Senior Health: As your elderly loved one gets older, they may have less motivation to make healthy meals.

This may especially be true if they live alone. Many elderly people who live on their own don’t feel like they need to make full meals because they can easily whip something basic up. If this is how your elderly loved one usually eats, it may be best to hire elder care providers to help plan, prepare, and make their meals. In the meantime, there are some other meal guidelines for senior citizens that you may want to be aware of to ensure good senior health.

Staying Hydrated

One of the first meal guidelines to remember is that your elderly loved one needs to stay hydrated. There are far too many senior citizens who are dehydrated. Some of them even end up in the hospital from dehydration. Being dehydrated can lead to falls and other health issues. You or elder care providers should always check to ensure your elderly loved one has enough fluids in their house. They should have water. Some other healthy options include tea, milk, and electrolyte drinks.

Vegetables, Fruits, and Whole Grains

Senior citizens need to make sure they are eating enough vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, as well. Research shows that elderly people who get enough of these foods have better overall health than those who don’t. Senior citizens who eat enough vegetables, fruits, and whole grains also have a lower risk of developing certain health conditions such as diabetes, too. If you don’t believe your elderly loved one will eat enough of these foods on their own, you or an elder care provider may want to plan their meals. You can even do the grocery shopping for them if you feel it is needed.

Preparing Meals Ahead of Time

Another tip that can help your elderly loved one to follow a healthier diet is preparing meals ahead of time. There are meal planning apps and websites that make meal preparation easier. If your elderly loved one doesn’t really know how to use those, you or a senior care provider can do it with them or teach them how to use these.

Senior Health: Conclusion

There are many nutritional and meal guidelines out there for senior citizens. There are different diets and vitamin recommendations for the elderly, too. You may need to talk to your elderly loved one’s doctor to see if they have any specific diet recommendations based on any health conditions they have. Those should be kept in mind when planning and preparing meals for your elderly loved one for good senior health.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Elderly Care in Burlingame, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care.
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Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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