Visiting Angels Chelmsford Can Support the Nutritional and Health Needs of Seniors

According to AARP, "Nearly 90% of Americans over the age of 65 would prefer to remain in their own homes for as long as possible." But, for many seniors, maintaining their independence over time can become a challenge. Being able to age in place allows seniors to age comfortably and in a secure environment. 

Visiting Angels Chelmsford offers a wide variety of services that can help decrease stressors that can come with long-term care. Our care plans allow our clients to continue their familiar hobbies and routines. Care services are entirely customizable and vary from one client to the next. 

Some of the home care services we offer include grocery shopping, assistance with transportation, companionship, household chores, and meal preparation. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for seniors who wish to age in place at home. By assisting with everyday life, we can ensure that our clients' daily routines stay intact, and they can continue to live a comfortable lifestyle.  

Nutrition and Health 

Keeping a nutrient-dense diet is essential for many reasons, including mental, physical and emotional health. According to the Institute of Medicine, "Maintaining a nutrient-dense diet is critically important for older adults because of the impact of food intake on health. Years of research have demonstrated that diet quality has a huge effect on physical condition, cognitive condition, bone health, eye health, vascular function, and the immune system." However, as we age, our food preferences change.  

It is common for changes in taste and smell to affect a senior's diet. This can lead to limited options and a decrease in the consumption of healthy foods. This can also lead to a decreased or complete loss of appetite, leading to malnutrition and other health problems. 

Visiting Angels Chelmsford knows how vital it is for our senior clients to consume a healthy, balanced diet. We are happy to assist in shopping for healthy foods and preparing nutritious meals. We know that eating well-balanced meals helps our clients to feel and look their best inside and out. 

Since dietary preferences are bound to change with time, your diet plan can be adapted as needed. To ensure that our clients receive meals on time, Visiting Angels Chelmsford will provide them at times that are aligned with each client's daily routines.  

Visiting Angels Chelmsford is here to support the nutritional and health needs of your loved ones. 

Visiting Angels for Your Loved One 

If you're interested in finding quality care from experts who are passionate about what they do, we encourage you to meet with a Visiting Angels Chelmsford care coordinator to discuss the next steps for your senior loved one.  

During your initial meeting, we will get a better idea of what level of care you will need from us. Topics discussed during the first meeting include: 

• Physical Care Needs 
• Emotional Care Needs 
• Schedules 
• Homemaking Assistance 
• Logistics 

After that, we will establish a schedule, finalize your personalized care plan, schedule a nurse visit, and match your senior loved one with a caregiver that best fits their needs. We make home care easy for our clients, their families, and others that may be involved.  

If you are ready to take the first step towards home care services, we encourage you to contact us at 978-244-0200. Our home care assessments are offered free and with no obligations.