Senior weight is going to be crucial as they get older. They need to maintain a healthy weight to help them age in place for longer. Maintaining weight is important for seniors as it can help prevent or manage chronic conditions, improve overall mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and enhance their quality of life. If they are obese, they run the risk of developing several health conditions that can be fatal, and if they are underweight, it can weaken the immune system, increase the risk of malnutrition and frailty, impair wound healing, and lead to a higher susceptibility to illness and complications. This is why it is crucial to maintain a healthy weight for their age and height. Here are a few of the best ways to maintain weight.
Eat Frequently
Many seniors are used to eating three square meals a day, but they may be too large or unable to eat it all at once. Instead of eating three big meals, encourage snacking throughout the day. Sometimes smaller meals more often can help a senior eat their required calories throughout the day. It can be easier to maintain a healthy weight this way, and you can easily keep track of calorie counting, or home care assistance can help keep a chart with food and calories. Home care assistance can help a senior choose nutrient-dense foods to help increase a healthy amount of calories.
Choose Fun Activities
When a senior looks forward to the activity, they will be more likely to do it. This means choosing something like walking in nature, going to the gym with a friend, or finding a class with other seniors. All of these can be enjoyable activities for your seniors to choose from and will help them maintain a healthy weight and keep off anything extra. Seniors should aim to move for at least thirty minutes every day. The more they move, the healthier they will be and the more independent they will stay.
Switch Out Processed Foods
No one should be eating tons of processed foods; it’s bad for your health. Seniors may gravitate towards processed foods because they are easy to heat up and eat throughout the day. However, home care assistance can help a senior find foods that are fresh, easy to eat, and just as quick. Sometimes seniors just need extra help with food prep.
Use Herbs Instead of Salt
Many people love extra salt, but it isn’t the healthiest option. Instead of adding more salt to a meal, a senior should opt for herbs and spices. This can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Home care assistance can help watch how much a senior consumes when it comes to sodium.
Focus on Portion Size
A senior should be focusing on portion size. If they eat several times a day, they should be focused on smaller but nutrient-dense foods. Portion size is one of the best ways to control someone’s weight without being too focused or stressing about weight.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering home care assistance in Newton County, MO please contact the caring staff at Adelmo Family Care today at (417) 206-4576.
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