How I create meals for an elderly parent & meals for the family #elderlycare #softfood #caregiver

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Издатель Sep 15, 2024

My partner and I caregiver for her elderly mom who needs soft and low sodium foods.

I don't want her to feel left out at meal time by creating something completely separate for her, so I try to make her a similar version to the meal the rest of the family is eating...but soft and lower in sodium.

Here's a couple of things I focus on:

Making her meal softer - I over cook things, such as steamed veggies for our elderly parent to make them softer. I also add broth to her meals to make them easier to chew.

I make the rest of the families meals more textured with raw or air fried veggies. And I often finish our meals off with herbs, seeds, and nuts for more texture.

Making her meals lower sodium - The doctor recommended she has a lower sodium intake. She is aloud to have some salt of course, just less than your typical diet. So I often buy no salt added ingredients, such as canned beans or pastas. I also make a lot of things from scratch so I can control the sodium levels. If I use a jarred, store-bought sauce, I often dilute it with low sodium broth, coconut milk, or another no-salt liquid.

If you are a caregiver for your elderly parents or grandparents, you may want to give this tactics a try.

PLEASE NOTE***
Everyone has different dietary needs, especially as you age. I am not a doctor or nutritionist. I am simply showing you what works for our elderly parent in her current state. Please adjust for you and your loved ones as needed.