Comfort Keepers is Santa Clarita’s expert on elderly adult care. There are many aspects of senior health that must be considered for overall optimal health. Caregivers must give extra attention to nutritional plans because poor nutrition leads to a number of problems including weakened immune systems, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, lower energy, and much more. Here is a list of some health issues associated with nutritional problems.
Weight: Both weight loss and weight gain are a problem that the elderly must take into consideration. With slower metabolisms and less physical activity, weight control becomes challenging for seniors. Medication side effects can lead to increased or decreased appetites that fluctuate weight.
Taste: The elderly lose their sense of taste as they age, so they often add extra salt to their food to add flavor, which can lead to higher blood pressure. They also eat extra sugary snacks and desserts to get the sweet taste.
Dehydration: Seniors have a reduced ability to conserve water, less bladder capacity and are far less attuned to thirst. All of these factors lead to the serious issue of dehydration, so it is important to help seniors get in the habit of keeping hydrated throughout the day.
Seniors must focus on having a well balanced diet to prevent these health issues directly connected to their nutrition. Comfort Keepers in Santa Clarita recommends that seniors eat foods rich in B12, magnesium and vitamins. High-fiber foods, vegetables, whole grains and low fat dairy foods are staple parts of a healthy senior diet.
Comfort Keepers
23900 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-287-4200
