The Importance of Nutrition and Aging Seniors
Nutrition is important at any age, but especially for aging seniors who are trying to take care of themselves. One facet of our elderly home assistance in Orland Park is helping seniors get the nutrition that they need. Doing so can help keep conditions such as diabetes, arthritis or dementia at bay.
The Alzheimer’s Association notes that a diet low in saturated fat is ideal in managing issues related to memory. Those who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may also experience difficulty swallowing, something with which a special diet can help.
Older adults who suffer from diabetes or prediabetes can benefit from a special diet that is low in carbs in order to help better control blood sugar levels. Diet can play a large role in whether or not your loved one is at risk of developing diabetes.
Congestive heart failure and heart disease are potential side effects of heart disease. One key to managing heart disease risks include a diet that is low in sodium. Too much salt can cause the ankles and legs to swell, so it is best to keep sodium to a minimum.
Six Key Nutrients
There are six key nutrients that are beneficial to everyone, but especially seniors. Make sure to include calcium, vitamins D and B12, fiber, water and sodium into your daily routine.
If your loved one needs elderly home assistance in Orland Park, don’t hesitate to contact our team at Home and Hearth Caregivers today.
Chakula cha wazee ni muhimu kwa umri wowote, lakini hasa kwa wazee ambao wanajaribu kujitunza. Msaada wa nyumbani kwa wazee katika Orland Park ni msaada wa wazee kupata lishe wanayohitaji. Kufanya hivyo kunaweza kusaidia kuzuia magonjwa kama vile kisukari, ugonjwa wa viungo au ugonjwa wa akili. Shirika la Alzheimer's linasema kwamba kula vyakula visivyo na mafuta mengi ni njia bora ya kudhibiti matatizo yanayohusiana na kumbukumbu. Wale ambao wamegunduliwa kuwa na ugonjwa wa Alzheimer's wanaweza pia kuwa na ugumu wa kumeza, jambo ambalo lishe ya pekee yaweza kusaidia. Watu wazima wenye umri wa miaka ambao wana ugonjwa wa kisukari au ugonjwa wa kisukari wa mapema wanaweza kufaidika na lishe maalum ambayo ni ya chini katika wanga ili kusaidia kudhibiti vizuri viwango vya sukari ya damu. Chakula kinaweza kuwa na matokeo makubwa ikiwa mtu unayempenda ana hatari ya kupatwa na ugonjwa wa kisukari. Kushindwa kwa moyo na ugonjwa wa moyo ni athari za upande zinazoweza kutokea kutokana na ugonjwa wa moyo. Njia moja ya kupunguza hatari ya kupata ugonjwa wa moyo ni kula vyakula vyenye kiasi kidogo cha sodiamu. Chumvi nyingi kupita kiasi inaweza kusababisha vifundo vya miguu na vifundo vya miguu kuvimba, kwa hiyo ni afadhali kupunguza kiasi cha sodiamu. Vyakula sita muhimu vya afya vinaweza kuwa muhimu kwa kila mtu, hasa kwa wazee. Hakikisha unajumuisha kalsiamu, vitamini D na B12, nyuzi, maji na sodiamu katika utaratibu wako wa kila siku. Kama mpenzi wako anahitaji msaada wa nyumbani kwa wazee katika Orland Park, usisite kuwasiliana na timu yetu katika Home na Hearth Caregivers leo.