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How Seniors in Greater McKinney, TX Can Maintain Good Bone Health

Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by a gradual loss of bone mineral density, is more common in older adults. It is not uncommon for older persons to be unaware that they have osteoporosis until they have a bone fracture. By this point, the disease has already made significant progress, making it more difficult to monitor and cure.

Our Home Care Services Assist Elders in Maintaining Healthy Habits That Help Strengthen Their Bone Density in McKinney, TX, and The Nearby Areas

A senior's health might be severely compromised by a broken bone. It takes longer for the elderly to get back on their feet after a bone fracture. Even after making a full recovery, people may have trouble with basic daily chores, and others may never be able to live on their own again after suffering such an accident.

The good news is that there are things elders can do to keep their bones strong and avoid developing osteoporosis. Your loved one may maintain optimal bone health by making certain adjustments to their lifestyle, regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with the condition or not.

Your loved one may get assistance with bone health maintenance from Visiting Angels McKinney. Our all-inclusive solutions for seniors to age in place, including food preparation, incidental transportation, companionship, and more, have made us the go-to holistic home care provider in Collin County for over ten years.

Maintaining a Healthy Diet

A healthy, balanced diet reduces the risk of osteoporosis and a host of other diseases. Making sure your loved one gets enough vitamin D and calcium is crucial for bone health.

Daily recommended intakes of vitamin D for older persons are 800–1,000 international units (IU) and 1,200 milligrams (mg) of calcium, according to the US National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine.

Meal planning and preparation is one of the home care services that we provide to seniors in McKinney, Allen, and nearby areas. To ensure your loved one's continued good health, our caregivers may provide meals that are abundant in vitamin D and calcium. Furthermore, we can also assist in getting your loved one to remember to take nutritional supplements.

Calcium

Nearly all of the calcium in the human body is found in the bones. Bones play an important role in regulating blood calcium levels, which are critical for the efficient operation of muscles and neurons. Low bone mineral density occurs when the body draws calcium from the bones in response to low blood calcium levels.

A diet high in calcium-rich foods, such as dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt), green vegetables (broccoli, kale), tinned fish (sardines, salmon), fruits, nuts, baked goods, cereals, mineral water might help seniors avoid this.

Vitamin D

Properly supplementing with vitamin D may lower the incidence of bone fractures caused by falls in older persons by as much as 20%. Vitamin D is essential for bone tissue renewal. Vitamin D is normally absorbed through the skin when exposed to sunlight; however, as people age, it becomes more difficult to do so; thus, it may be prudent for them to take supplements.

Cod liver oil, fortified foods (margarine, yogurt), sardines, tuna, and mackerel are among the foods that contain vitamin D.

Engage in Exercise

Because it increases muscle mass, decreases the likelihood of falls, and stops bone loss, physical exercise is good for bone health. It is crucial that your loved one consults their healthcare providers before beginning an exercise program. Dancing, tai chi, aerobics, and walking are a few activities that might help keep bones healthy.

Our home care services include transportation as well as food preparation. By providing transportation to and from local fitness centers, community centers, and other locations, we can assist your loved one in maintaining a regular exercise regimen. We can provide company and keep an eye on your loved one to make sure they're not hurt while they exercise at home if that's what they want.

Your loved one may get the support they need to make positive lifestyle changes and cut down on unhealthy behaviors at Visiting Angels McKinney. In order to ensure that your loved one is content, healthy, and secure as they age in place, our caregivers may do anything from making calcium-rich meals and reminding them to take their supplements to assisting with exercise.

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Serving McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper and Other Communities in Collin County, TX

Visiting Angels MCKINNEY, TX
4500 Eldorado Pkwy #1500
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-491-1999
Fax: 469-519-7897
021334

Serving McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper and Other Communities in Collin County, TX

Visiting Angels MCKINNEY, TX
4500 Eldorado Pkwy #1500
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-491-1999
Fax: 469-519-7897
021334