Dementia Care and the Importance of Healthy Eating

Home care services in Philadelphia provide professional care that guarantees comfort, safety, and stress-free everyday living in the familiarity of your home, especially for seniors with dementia-related challenges. They can live the most out of their golden years with the proper support. For seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the disease eventually progresses that can be challenging for them to accomplish daily tasks, such as mobility, bathing and grooming, toileting, continence, cleaning, meal planning, and eating. Seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s require special attention to their dietary needs. They may face nutrition challenges, including decreased appetite leading to malnourishment and other complications. Healthy eating and diet may protect the brain from damage caused by Alzheimer’s.

A well-balanced diet with proper nutrition is critical in maintaining cognitive function and improving overall quality of life. A steady stream of nutrients is necessary for the brain’s proper operation. Seniors with dementia must consume nutrient-dense foods that provide needed energy and nutrients.

According to NIH, MIND or Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay and Mediterranean diets are associated with fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of older adults. Mediterranean diets are rich in vegetables, whole grains, fruits, legumes, olive oil, beans, and at least three servings of fish weekly. The diet limits red meat and has only meager amounts of wine. In conclusion, these diets may slow cognitive decline and improve brain health.

Incorporating a balanced diet is particularly challenging for seniors aging in place. A caregiver can help ensure they eat healthy and nutritious meals while maintaining peaceful mealtimes.

In conclusion, healthy eating is crucial to the nutrition of your senior loved ones to manage the symptoms and improve their well-being. Our trained caregivers at Ann’s Professional Home Care are equipped with skills and knowledge when it comes to attending to the nutrition needs of your senior loved ones.

Whenever you need our Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, do not hesitate to contact us.