How Can You Help to Ensure Your Senior Eats Well?

If your aging adult isn’t eating right, then she’s likely to contribute to some of her existing health issues. By planning out your elderly family member’s meals, you can help her to find nutritious meals that are also delicious. There are other factors to consider, too, such as hydration and the emotional aspects of eating. Please keep in mind that their appetite may not be as big as it used to, however, keeping a good watch on their eating habits is essential to your seniors overall good health.

Elderly Care in Palm Beach FL: Senior Eating Habits

-Plan out Meals and Snacks for the Week

When you know what you’re going to cook and serve or ask someone else to cook and serve, for the week, everything is so much simpler. You can also break down the associated tasks, such as grocery shopping, and ask other people if they can help with that. Be sure to include snacks, too.

-Use as Much Variety as You Can

Even if your senior requires a special diet, it may be possible to include variety than you think. One idea is to work closely with a dietician or a nutritionist, even for a short time. They can help you to map out interesting meals and dishes that have plenty of nutritional oomph. Keep in mind that planning meals along with what is seasonal in the produce aisle is budget-conscious and helps you to plan tasty, varied menus.

-Offer Plenty of Water at Meals

Eating can be much easier for your aging adult if she’s got plenty of fluid to wash down each bite. Water is the best option, of course, and it helps to ensure that your elderly family member is getting properly hydrated. If your elderly family member really dislikes drinking water, experiment with unsweetened herbal teas.

-Make Meals a Social Occasion

Another problem with meals can be the fact that it’s lonely to eat on one’s own. Make it a point to eat with your aging adult or, if that’s not possible, consider engaging senior care providers who can help with meal preparation and with making the meal more enjoyable in general.

Even with so much planning, you can leave room for spontaneity, too. Once you find the balance between foods your senior needs and foods that she enjoys, meals become so much simpler.

If you or an aging loved one is considering elderly care in Palm Beach, FL, please call the caring staff at Alongside Home Health.  Providing senior care in Palm Beach County and surrounding cities. Call for Assistance: (800) 712-4266

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Michelle Hankla, Patient Care Coordinator and Community Liaison

Patient Care Coordinator and Community Liaison at Alongside Home Health

Michelle has spent many years in a customer focused setting in a variety of community organizations. She has worked with seniors for many years particularly those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. As part of the Alongside team, she works closely with our client service team to ensure client satisfaction. She visits healthcare facilities, clients and their families to ensure that top notch care is being provided to their satisfaction. She is the interface between our caregivers, clients, and our organization that keeps everything operating smoothly. She has resided in Palm Beach county for many years and has two children.

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