There are many ways that senior citizens can improve their lifestyle. One of the best things they can do is to eat better and healthier foods. If this is something you and their home care aides want to help your elderly loved one do, there are many top food choices that should be on their meal plans. Keep reading here to find out which foods can help your elderly loved one to create a more balanced diet.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Your elderly loved one should be eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids. These are very important for everyone to eat. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce and prevent inflammation. This means they can help reduce the risk of arthritis, cancer, and heart disease. In addition, research shows that foods with omega-3 fatty acids can help slow the progression of various degenerative conditions. Remind your elderly loved one to eat more nuts, fish, and seeds.

Calcium-Rich Foods

It is also a good idea for your elderly loved one to be eating more calcium-rich foods. These types of foods help build stronger and healthier bones. If your elderly loved one has high blood pressure, calcium-rich foods can help lower this, as well. If needed, you or home care providers can remind your loved one to eat more leafy green vegetables, yogurt, cheese, and milk.

Foods Filled with Fiber

Fiber is also very important for elderly people. Research shows that as people age, their digestive system works slower than it did when they were younger. This can cause constipation and other stomach-related issues. However, if your elderly loved one eats enough fiber, this can help to prevent constipation, stomach pains, and other stomach issues. Some of the best fiber-filled foods include wholegrain bread, brown rice, vegetables, and fruits.

How You and Home Care Aides can Help

As a family caregiver, there are many things you can do to help your elderly loved one live a healthier and more nutritious lifestyle. One of the things you can do is to help them choose better foods to add into their meal plans. If you don’t have the time to help your loved one make meal plans, maybe their home care providers can do this. The home care providers can also take your elderly loved one grocery shopping and help them with their meal prep, as well.

If you believe your elderly loved one is already eating healthy, but they are experiencing health problems, you should have them see their doctor. There could be an underlying health issue going on that your loved one doesn’t know about.

Sources:  https://medlineplus.gov/nutritionforolderadults.html

If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in Sanger CA, please contact the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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