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                     SENIOR CARE ONLINE – 
HOW SHOULD I TAKE CARE OF 
THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF 
MY AGING PARENTS / 
RELATIVE?
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HOW SHOULD I TAKE CARE OF THE NUTRITIONAL 
NEEDS OF MY AGING PARENTS / RELATIVE?
 Our appetite changes across our lifespans. Of course, you do not eat now what and 
how much you used to eat when you were an infant or a teenage person. In the 
same way, when people grow old, their appetite changes significantly. However, 
when providing Home Care Assistance to your aging parents or relative, you 
might not realize this very fact.
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UNDERSTAND AND RESPOND TO APPETITE 
CHANGES AMONG THE ELDERLY PEOPLE
 After the age of 30, we begin to suffer a loss of muscle mass (called sarcopenia
) at the rate of 3 to 8 percent per decade. This rate of decline in muscle mass becomes 
even higher after the age of 60. When combined with diminished physical activity, not 
eating sufficient protein can speed up the decline in muscle mass in seniors. Thus, 
seniors must have a healthy, high-protein diet and do some physical activity to combat 
the severe effects of aging.
 Besides, changes in sense of taste, side effects of medications, and teeth/denture issues 
can also cause a reduction in appetite among seniors. However, many seniors find it 
difficult to plan and prepare their meals. For some, even getting out for grocery shopping 
is more like a challenge. At this stage, they are in greater need of in-home senior 
assistance.
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HERE ARE A FEW TIPS ON PLANNING HEALTHY MEALS FOR 
SENIORS, AS PER THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING.
 Include a variety of foods on the plate to ensure that the elderly get all the required nutrients. 
Try to make their food plate look like a rainbow; meaning, get them bright colored natural foods.
 When preparing healthy meals for seniors, you should think about lean protein (seafood, lean 
protein, beans, and eggs), fresh colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains (brown rice and 
whole wheat pasta), and low-fat dairy products.
 When shopping for food items in the market or online, read the nutrition facts label to see that 
you buy only low-fat, low-sugar, and low-sodium food.
 To maintain a healthy weight, you should keep track of their daily food servings. For that, you 
can take the help of their doctor or consult a dietician.
 Staying hydrated is crucial for the elderly. So, remind them to drink fluids, especially water, in 
small amounts throughout the day. Avoid or keep the drinks with sugar or salt to a minimum, 
unless their doctor has recommended otherwise.
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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TAKING CARE OF SENIORS 
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
   Not understanding the disease or condition the elderly are suffering from.
 Serving too-large food portions and forcing the elderly to finish it.
 Stuffing the meals of the elderly with lots of carbohydrates!
 Ignoring the deeply ingrained habits of the elderly.
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DO NOT HESITATE TO THINK ABOUT PROFESSIONAL 
AT-HOME SENIOR ASSISTANCE
 We understand that you might already have a lot on your plate when it comes to bearing 
responsibilities. Thus, you may not have a chance or enough time to take care of what the 
elderly in your home is eating, what kind of nutrition they need, and what food items they 
are buying. That is where you can leverage professional caregivers who provide reliable 
in-home senior assistance and help meet the nutrition needs of seniors.
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