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Due to challenges associated with aging, most seniors, whether overweight or underweight, experience malnutrition. Malnutrition is a significant health risk for elderly individuals because it can worsen existing chronic conditions or lead to new health issues. Recognizing the difficulties many seniors face in maintaining a healthy diet, at Amorycare of New Jersey, we have incorporated meal planning and preparation into our home senior care services.
How Our At-Home Senior Care Services Can Assist Your Loved One in Maintaining a Healthy Diet in New Jersey, NJ and Nearby Areas
By selecting meal planning and preparation services from Amorycare of New Jersey, you ensure your parent receives all the support necessary to uphold their health and well-being through proper nutrition. For many years, we've been helping elderly and disabled adults enjoy healthy meals.
Our meal preparation services include:
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A professional caregiver can either accompany your loved one to the local grocery store or market, or they can handle the grocery shopping independently using a provided list.
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A care provider can prepare a wide array of healthy meals and snacks for your loved one.
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Additionally, a care provider can assist in organizing the kitchen, ensuring that items such as plates and utensils are easily and safely accessible.
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A caregiver can also manage tasks like storing leftovers, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, and taking out the trash.
Why Eating Clean Might Be Difficult for Aging Adults
There are many factors that cause seniors to become malnourished. The most prevalent among them are:
Mobility Challenges
With the decline in mobility and strength, elderly individuals find it difficult to complete numerous daily activities, such as grocery shopping and food preparation.
Convenient Meal Choices
When elderly individuals face challenges in moving around or driving, many opt for convenience over health, resorting to unhealthy fast food and frozen TV dinners. Although cost-effective, these meals are high in salt and other unhealthy components that can deteriorate health and well-being.
Reduced Appetite
Elderly individuals frequently experience a decrease in appetite due to medication side effects or mental health issues like depression and loneliness.