If your aging family member is looking for a way to experience lots of health benefits by making one small change, adding fiber-rich foods to her daily diet might be exactly what she needs. Home care providers can help your senior to find meals and snacks she enjoys that also boost her fiber intake.
Improved Blood Sugar Levels
Fiber slows down the digestive process, which for people with blood sugar issues means that glucose releases much more slowly into the bloodstream. Adding fiber-rich foods to her diet might be the perfect solution for your senior if she is pre-diabetic and is trying to avoid developing diabetes. Fiber alone might not be all your senior needs to do, however, so it’s important that she follows the plan her doctor outlines for her.
Improved Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol is a necessary fat in the bloodstream, but levels of the “bad” cholesterol or LDL cholesterol can build up and lead to heart disease and other illnesses. Eating a diet that is higher in fiber can help your elderly family member to bring her HDL or “good” cholesterol levels up and reduce the LDL cholesterol. Adding fiber-rich foods to her diet might be something she tries before taking cholesterol-lowering medications.
Lowered Heart Disease Risk
Eating foods that are high in fiber lowers cholesterol, but it can lower heart disease risk in other ways, too. If your elderly family member has risk factors for heart disease, even a family history of heart disease, she may still find that adding fiber to her diet can be a big help. Diabetes and heart disease can develop together, so adding fiber can reduce risks for both major health conditions.
Lowered Body Weight
Many people who get more fiber-rich foods in their daily diet find that it can help them to get closer to their ideal weight. If your elderly family member is actively trying to lose weight, she should talk to her doctor about how to do that safely. Fiber helps your elderly family member to stay fuller longer, which can be a huge help to her if overeating has been part of what’s caused her to have issues with weight. Home care providers can also help monitor her food intake.
Improved Digestion
If your elderly family member has poor digestion or experiences issues like heartburn or GERD, fiber can help her to get her digestive system back on track. Fiber is also fantastic for the bacteria that live in your senior’s intestines. Feeding the good bacteria helps to ensure that they’re able to keep the bad or unhealthy bacteria in check. A healthy gut biome allows your senior to experience better health in other ways, too.
Adding fiber-rich foods to your senior’s diet doesn’t have to be complicated. She may forget, however, or find it difficult to adjust to new dishes. That’s where home care providers can do a lot of good for her. Elder care professionals can take over the cooking duties for her and help your senior to establish routines around meals and snacks that are high in fiber-rich foods.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care in Cape Coral, FL please contact the caring staff at ADS Homecare Services today! (239) 710-5997
ADS Homecare Services is a Trusted Home Care in Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel/Captiva, Naples, Marco Island, Venice, and Port Charlotte. We service Southwest Florida, all the way to Sarasota.
My grandfather had a stroke when I was young and my grandmother who was a caregiver all her career taught me how to assist and take care of my grandfather. I felt a sense of fulfillment and happiness being able to care for my loved one. I naturally became a caregiver as an adult with already many years of experience. I am kind and empathetic to my clients, and I treat everyone with respect and affection. Over the years, I have provided care to clients with a variety of chronic illnesses and was able to provide comfort and help to facilitate quality of living. I wish to continue to provide quality care to my clients for as long as I can.
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