Comfort Keepers Offers Diet & Senior Nutrition Guidance in Charlotte, NC
Diet and nutrition are essential aspects of health at any age. However, many seniors struggle to maintain a healthy diet or make immediate nutritional changes that are required by particular medications, diseases, or other diagnoses. In a situation where dietary and nutritional changes are life-or-death, we can help. Our experts understand that implementing nutritional and lifestyle changes can be challenging for many seniors, and we have developed a range of strategies to help our clients stay on track and maintain their health in the long term.
When you begin working with our agency, your care aide will work with your loved one, their doctor, dietician, and other health experts to devise a list of healthy foods that should be incorporated into the client’s diet, foods that should be avoided or limited, and foods that are strictly off limits. These will comprise the bulk of the client’s shopping list going forward.
Sometimes, simply going to the grocery store and finding new and healthy options can be daunting to many seniors. Our expert care aides will help your loved one navigate the grocery aisles to identify what they may want or need, and ensure they comply with the list of healthy dos and don’ts. If your loved ones are unable to shop for themselves, their caregiver will be able to go on their behalf.
Once a client’s cupboards and refrigerator are adequately stocked with healthy foods and off-limit items are removed from the home, our home care aides can work with them to find healthy new recipes to try, as well as develop substitutions to make old favorites more nutritious. Care providers will keep track of what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to be improved upon to make sure your loved one enjoys their food and eats the proper amount. A care provider can also help your loved one prepare these foods, so they don't have to do the bulk of the cooking themselves. We can also help your loved one store food in individual serving sizes so that even when a caregiver is not present, clients have adequate healthy options with correct portion sizes.
