A Home Care Aide Might Help Mom Eat Better

By Julie McCormick, Co-Owner | March 10, 2017 | Comments Off on A Home Care Aide Might Help Mom Eat Better
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Caregiver in Winchester City VA: A Home Care Aide Might Help Mom Eat Better

Your mother is in her 80s. She is still spry and able to get around well enough on her own, but you’ve been assisting her for some time. She may no longer drive, asks you for a ride to the store, to a doctor’s appointment, and even to visit with friends. Most of the things she may prefer to take care of herself, only asking for some help every once in a while.

You’ve been doing this without a second thought.

You feel it’s your responsibility to look after her. After all, she only lives a couple houses or a few streets away from you. It makes sense that you’re taking care of her. However, you notice she’s not eating as healthy as she should.

You bring this topic up.

Every time you mention to her the things she’s eating, it starts a fight. It is actually starting to take a toll on your relationship. That’s why you may be considering home care for the first time. March is National Frozen Food Month and if your mother has a tendency to stock up on frozen TV dinners and other similar frozen meals, she is not getting the nutrition she needs, especially at her age.

How could a home care aide help?

Your mother may be eating light, skipping meals, or focusing on those frozen processed foods. A home care aide might be able to help her get back into the rhythm of cooking for herself. Maybe she doesn’t do that now because she is uncomfortable getting around the kitchen. There may be spices, dishes, pots and pans, and other items that are simply too far out of reach. So, she has reverted to relying on a simple meal she can heat up in the microwave or oven.

With an experienced aide at her side, she can cook once again.

Not only could she prepare some healthy meals for herself, she can also feel a sense of accomplishment. It’s easy to be drawn away from a positive sense of accomplishment when you have to give up the little things in life that you used to take for granted. Maybe your mother took for granted her ability to prepare meals for herself and others.

You have a full-time job and are simply not able to be there to help her cook every single day. This home care aide could be the person she needs to feel a sense of accomplishment for also preparing healthier meals for herself.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring a professional caregiver in Winchester City, VA, please contact the caring staff at LivinRite Home Care. Call Us Today at (703) 369-6677. Serving Northern Virginia, The Valley, and Surrounding Communities

 

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