Senior Homecare and Nutrition
The Importance of Nutrition for the elderly Good nutrition is of great importance, especially for the elderly. The problems that arise from the lack of a balanced diet, often lead to 5x more physical pain, emotional distress, and prolonged medical treatment that makes the lives of seniors difficult. Multiple studies suggest that physical incapacities such as the decrease in muscle mass and bone density, which make it extremely difficult for seniors to bend, walk, sit-down and move their arms, are directly linked to the lack of essential nutrients. This is where a balanced diet becomes evermore necessary. As we age, …