Malnutrition among seniors is practically an epidemic. Too many seniors are not getting enough to eat, or not eating the fresh fruits and vegetables they should be eating to be healthy. One of the reasons why seniors often don’t get the fresh fruits and vegetables that they need is because they can’t get to the store often enough or they are worried about fresh produce going bad before they eat it. Live-in care providers could help with this issue.
Gardens can be a good solution to this problem, but some seniors don’t have the strength or health, or even the space to have an outdoor garden. There are actually many fruits and vegetables that seniors can grow in pots indoors, so they can easily have fresh fruits and vegetables all year long without having to shop for them.
Seniors with live-in care can get help maintaining their indoor fruit and vegetable pots from their aide. Their live-in care provider can help with things like making sure the plants get watered, checking the soil, and making sure the plants are getting enough light.
With minimal effort, seniors can easily grow fruits and vegetables like:
Lettuce
Lettuce should be a staple food for seniors. Leafy greens like lettuce and spinach are packed with antioxidants that are essential for good health. They also contain nutrients like beta-carotene and minerals. Lettuces are great on sandwiches or in salads and in soups too. And lettuce is one of the easiest things to grow. Seniors can grow several varieties of lettuce in planters or window boxes so that they can have fresh lettuce to eat every day all year long.
Tomatoes
Another staple food for seniors should be fresh tomatoes. That’s because tomatoes are low in calories but contain vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Tomatoes can be eaten in a huge variety of ways too so seniors won’t get bored of them. Fresh tomatoes can also be canned and turned into sauces that can be used on pasta and other foods. Seniors who want to grow tomatoes indoors should just remember that tomatoes grow best when the temperature is at least 70 and they need bright sunlight to thrive, so make sure they are in front of a window or door where they will get bright direct light most of the time.
Citrus Fruit
Citrus fruit is a sweet treat for seniors that they can eat every day. The vitamin C in oranges and grapefruits is fantastic for seniors, and the fruit can be eaten alone or used to make wonderful fresh citrus juice for drinking, cooking, or putting into smoothies. It’s absolutely possible for seniors to grow their own lemons, oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and other citrus fruits on mini-trees indoors. Just make sure that your senior parent has some help pruning the trees to keep them manageable.
Bananas
Citrus fruits aren’t the only fruits seniors can grow indoors. Healthy vitamins, which are full of essential potassium, are actually very easy to grow indoors as long the right conditions are maintained. Your senior parent can be munching on fresh bananas every day once the plant is established.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Live-In Care Services near Westport CT, please call and talk to our friendly and dedicated staff. (203) 744-8380
Home Care Advantage provides quality Non-Medical Home Care for seniors and families in Danbury, Bethel, Easton, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Southbury, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and surrounding areas.
With over 25 years of healthcare experience working with seniors, our model and approach to non-medical home care services are straightforward, providing you with the compassionate care you deserve. Providing care from the heart is what we are all about; we proactively work with you and your family to develop a care plan designed to meet your specific need for assistance and budget.
In addition to having an extensive work background in healthcare, my recent educational experience allowed me to earn my Doctorate Degree in public healthcare. This achievement enhanced my knowledge of the ever-evolving healthcare delivery system and heightened my awareness that you cannot go it alone to get the best outcome. Additionally, I have seen how some of my family members struggled and were overwhelmed with ensuring that their parents were safe and their needs were met. They did not know who to trust or where to turn for reliable and affordable help. I have made it our mission to be part of the solution allowing seniors to remain independent and be treated with the respect they deserve.
We are committed to providing excellent care for our clients, just as we would care for members of our own families. Please be assured that I will use my knowledge and background to protect and be a trusted resource for seniors and their families.
You can be confident that our caregivers are carefully screened, dependable, and selectively chosen to meet the specific needs of our clients. They are experienced and highly trained to provide excellent quality care and follow a strict professional code of conduct and ethics.
Our caregivers are competitively paid directly by our agency; there is no additional charge to you. Home Care Advantage files Social Security/Medicare, Federal and State Withholding Tax, and Unemployment Insurance for our employees. Workers’ compensation insurance and a fidelity bond cover the caregivers and supervisory staff.
Our caregivers are here for you and will work hard to assist you with your specific needs in the comfort of your own home. It is said that “Home is where the heart is.” Let Home Care Advantage provide care that will enrich your life and help you maintain an independent lifestyle in the comfort of your own home, “where you want to be.” Call us now! We look forward to working with you and your family.
Dr. Beverly J. Ruekberg, DHP, MPH, MA, Ed.
President/Geriatric Care Manager
- How to Help Seniors Find the Joy in Life - May 15, 2024
- Ways Hospice Care Helps People Embrace Life - May 1, 2024
- Self-Care Activities That In-Home Care Can Help With - April 15, 2024
