Are You an Overwhelmed Caregiver? Meal Planning for Seniors is Easier with These 8 Tips!
If you are overwhelmed as a caregiver, I am sure that there
are many responsibilities that you have on a day to day basis that add
to your stress. Meal planning for seniors is one way to make your daily activities more manageable while providing balanced and nutritious meals for your senior.
Tip One: Be Aware of Appetite Changes
When a senior is struggling with eating or the desire to eat, the difficultly with their appetite might mean the meals you’re planning for them are too complicated or just too large. For someone with a limited appetite, too much food can be unappetizing. I find that a small portion on the plate is a good place to start. Also try keeping the meal plan simple; if you’re serving a casserole type dish make the salad or side dish uncomplicated. Just a whole wheat roll or a single serving of raw sliced carrots or celery might be more appealing and encourage a better appetite.
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