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1. Limit intake of saturated and trans fats or less than 75% of your normal intake, consult
Saturated and trans fats have been associated your physician or dietitian.
with dementia. Saturated fat is found in animal
products like meat, eggs, and dairy while trans fats Eat protein at every meal: Your body needs
are found in many packed foods. Avoid words like protein to grow new cells and heal your
“partially hydrogenated oil” on food labels. wounds or prevent wounds from occurring.
Including one protein source at each meal will
2. Increase your intake of plant-based foods help to make sure you are getting enough
Vegetables, fruits, legumes (beans peas, and protein.
lentils) and whole grains should become
primary staples of the diet. Increasing plant- Drink fluids throughout the day to stay
based foods in the diet will help you eat less hydrated: The body is made up of 50 - 60%
saturated fats from meat and dairy as well as water. Water also moves nutrients where they
provide an abundance of phytochemicals. are needed to help heal wounds. Aim for 6 - 8
cups of water each day.
3. Consume 15 milligrams of vitamin E from
foods everyday Vitamin E is an antioxidant Take a multivitamin with minerals: Unless
which scavenges toxic free radicals, which there is a known deficiency, there is no need to
may contribute to cognitive impairment, eat mega dose on any particular vitamin or
more seeds, nuts, leafy green vegetables, and whole mineral but taking a daily multivitamin will
grains to increase vita- 4 min E in your diet. help you to receive all the essential vitamins
that you need each day.
4. Take a B12 supplement Vitamin B12 is
important for healthy nerves and red blood Nutrition During Old Age
cells. Recommended daily dose (2.4 Eating right and staying fit are important no matter
micrograms for adults). Some dementias are what your age. As we get older our bodies have
caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12 and are different needs, so certain nutrients become especially
reversible when treated. Choose a reliable source of important for good health.
B12 such as fortified foods or a supplement that
provides at least the recommended daily dose (2.4 Calcium and Vitamin D
micrograms for adults) Older adults need more calcium and vitamin D to help
maintain bone health. To meet these needs, select calcium-
5. Avoid vitamins with iron and copper. We now rich foods and beverages and aim for three servings of low-
know there is a confirmed link between high levels fat or fat-free dairy products each day. Other sources of
of iron and copper and increased risk of calcium include fortified cereals and fruit juices, dark green
Alzheimer's you are using a multivitamin, choose leafy vegetables, canned fish with soft bones, and fortified
one without iron and copper and only take an iron plant-based beverages. Good sources of vitamin D include
supplement if advised by your physician. fatty fish, such as salmon, eggs and fortified foods and
beverages. If you take a calcium supplement or
6. Choose aluminum free products. While the multivitamin, choose one that contains vitamin D.
details as to how aluminum contributes to
Alzheimer's is under glutinous investigation, it is Vitamin B12
recommended to reduce exposure {aluminum. Some adults older than 50 may not be able to absorb enough
Minimize aluminum cookware, antacids, baking vitamin B12. Fortified cereal, lean meat and some fish and
powder, and other aluminum containing products. seafood are sources of vitamin B12, ask your doctor or a
registered dietitian nutritionist if you need a vitamin B12
7. Exercise at least 120 minutes each week supplement.
Aerobic exercise is associated with a reduced Fortified means extra nutrients added.
risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Walking, swimming, raking the yard, or any the Dietary Fiber
activity that increases your heart rate and Eat fiber – rich to stay regular. Dietary fiber also may help
breathing counts! lower your risk for heart disease and reduce your risk for
Type 2 diabetes. Eat whole-grain breads and cereals, and
Pressure Ulcers & Other Skin Conditions more beans and peas - along with fruits and vegetables
Pressure ulcers form when an area of skin is subjected which also provide dietary fiber.
to constant pressure or friction. However, what many
people don't know is that you can arm yourself
from getting pressure ulcers and heal faster if you are Potassium
receiving adequate nutrition. Consuming adequate potassium, along with limiting
sodium (salt) intake, may lower your risk of high blood
Eat enough calories: If you are losing weight pressure. Fruits, vegetables, beans and low-fat
or are eating less than 75% of your daily needs
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or fat-free dairy products are good sources of potassium. o Vit C
Also, select and prepare foods with little or no added salt. o Copper
Add flavor to food with herbs and spices. o Zinc
o Vit. D
Know Your Fats o Thiamin
Most of the fats you eat should be polyunsaturated and o Water
monounsaturated fats, which are primarily found in
nuts, seeds, avocados, vegetable oils and fish. Choose Factors Affecting the Nutritional Status
foods that are low in saturated fat and trans-fat to help Physiological Factors
reduce your risk of heart disease. Emotional stress can impair their ability to
utilized the ingested nutrients properly:
1. Anxiety
CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE DISEASES IN
2. Depression
ELDERLY:
3. Suspicion
1. Arthritis
4. Confusion
Is the inflammation of one or more joints,
5. Loss of memory
which results in pain swelling and stiffness
with limited movements.
Cultural Factors
Upon reaching old age many elder tend
2. Rheumatism
is a non-specific term for medical problems
Physical Factors
affecting the joints and connective tissues.
Poor teeth and gums, inferior
3. Gout
is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid Physical Discomfort like:
builds up in the joints.
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Common Problems among Elderly:
1. Difficulty in chewing due to loss of teeth and
not getting used to dentures.
2. Lack of appetite.
7. Difficulty in sleeping.
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