SENIOR CITIZENS CARE
A health crisis in the life of a loved one who is aging can be very stressfull and put the whole family on alert. Emotions run high, and fears or resentments may develope. However, a crisis that is properly handled can draw your family closer together, to support your ailing elder. It won`t be easy, and there are plenty of decisions to make, but if duties are delegated, one can certainly cope.
There are Home Based Care Services, for instance TAFTA, who have services available for those who want to continue living independently in their own homes. They have a team of fully trained care-givers who can help with washing, bathing and dressing, making of beds and tidying rooms. They will also do personal laundry and shopping and these Home Care Services are charged according to income.
Meals on Wheels also provide ready-to-eat midday meals, consisting of soup, main course and desert, and can be delivered to your home for which there is a nominal charge based on income.
However, if your elderly loved one is living in your home, it is important that they have enough stimulation, creativity, and a healthy diet. As appetite is often diminished in later years, it is important that what one eats is healthy and nutritious.
A healthy diet can reduce the risk of many health conditions, such as Hypotension, anemia , depression and fractures to name a few.
Ideally, one should have foods low in fats, lean meat and nuts, non fat dairy products, whole grains and of course fruit and vegetables. Keep in mind Foods high in vitamin D and Calcium for bone health and strength. A good source would be milk, keeping it low fat, and yogourt and cheese. Soy products are a good alternative for those who are not tolerant to dairy.
It is important to keep well hydrated, and as older people are not as active, are inclined to neglect liquid intake, and should be encouraged in that area, especially to drink enough water.
Exercise is an important factor, and even the less mobile can do Wall Push ups, chair squats, biceps curls and shoulder shrugs, and of course if possible, walking (even a slow walk) is a good way to keep healthy and stimulated. For those who are more mobile, exercises can gradually be made slightly more intense being careful though not to overdo or cause muscle strain.
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