Dietary Changes That Can Improve Your Senior Loved One's Health in Bethesda, MD

Learn how senior home health care services from Visiting Angels can help encourage seniors in Bethesda, Aspen Hill, Silver Spring and surrounding areas in Maryland to eat a balanced and healthy diet

To avoid chronic conditions such as diabetes, seniors need to maintain their health. One way to do it is through good nutrition, but according to reports from the National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging one out of every four seniors struggles with malnutrition. To improve their nutrition levels some dietary modifications are necessary.

At Visiting Angels of Bethesda, we offer senior home health care services designed to help seniors remain healthy and strong and one of them is meal preparation. Our caregivers can help your loved one make important dietary changes and follow guidelines for healthier eating.

Combat Slower Metabolisms with Protein-Rich Diets

As our loved one gets older, their metabolism will slow down, which can lead to a weight gain. Instead of dieting and lowering their caloric intake, your parent should include more protein-rich foods into their diet. In fact, 30 percent of their daily calories should come from these foods. In addition, they should eat several small portions instead of one or two large ones.

As a part of our in-home care services, our caregivers can prepare meals for your loved one while making sure they add protein to each one of them. They can use foods that are great sources of protein such as tuna, chicken breasts, Greek yogurt, milk, turkey breasts, eggs, broccoli and Brussel sprouts.

Increase Calcium Intake to Maintain Bone Health

Good bone health is important for your parent’s well-being. Seniors who have fragile bones are more prone to injuries and fractures. As you may know, calcium is crucial for bone health.

When you choose Visiting Angels of Bethesda for senior home health care services, our in-home caregivers can prepare meals for your loved one that include calcium-rich foods such as oranges, dark green leafy vegetables, sardines, milk, low-fat plain yogurt or cottage cheese.

Superfoods That Power the Body

There are certain foods that are able to boost your loved one’s health more than others. These so-called superfoods can help your parent stay strong and vital and protect them from various diseases. Blueberries, for example, are packed with antioxidants and can defend the body against heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Beans are also a good source of antioxidants, while Greek yogurt is full of probiotics and therefore helps with the digestive system. Spinach is amazing when it comes to fighting infection and strengthening the immune system.

At Visiting Angels of Bethesda, our senior home health care services are designed to boost your loved one’s health and help them age independently and comfortably at home for as long as possible.

If you wish to learn more about our care options, please contact our office in Bethesda, MD.