As we age, our body and metabolism go through changes as well. We may not be able to absorb nutrients as we used to but it becomes easier for us to gain excess weight. This is why a senior may be prone to obesity but is still malnourished.
Meal prepping is a great way to ensure that your senior loved one is eating properly and is getting the appropriate amount of nutrients they need. As a provider of in home care in California we make sure to incorporate the preference and the nutrition of our seniors as we meal prep. Here are some tips:
- Develop a meal plan incorporating their preference to ensure that they like and would eat the food.
- Introduce new recipes to add excitement and anticipation instead of having the same dish five times a week every week.
- Undercook the food but label and store them properly to preserve nutrition and flavor. Overcooked or mushy food is not appetizing.
- Eat together as much as possible. Food tastes better when you eat together.
Are you looking for a caregiver in Orange County? Come on over to Lake Forest Services & Lake Forest Hospice. We provide various home health care services.
We are also a provider of hospice care in Lake Forest, California.
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