Healthy Food Options for Seniors in Assisted Living
Senior health is a major concern for many families, and rightfully so. However, for some elderly adults, taking care of their bodies with nourishing foods becomes more difficult. Assisted living care prioritizes healthy meals for seniors, without the worry of cooking, cleaning, or household management. If you or a loved one is looking for assisted living care prioritizing healthy meals for seniors, MorningStar senior living knows how to create healthy, appetizing meals that seniors love and look forward to.
Why Assistance Matters
Due to decreased mobility, cognitive decline, anxiety or other limiting concerns, seniors may struggle to feed themselves proper meals as they age. If you are noticing any of the following food-related symptoms, it may be time to consider options:
Lack of fresh foods in the home
Overly expired food in the pantry or fridge
Frequently eating fast food or delivery
Lack of eating
Eating heavily processed foods like chips, T.V. dinners, and other frozen snacks
Inability to purchase groceries regularly
Having a lack of healthy food options in the home negatively impacts senior health in more ways than one. While processed food may be easy, these types of meals significantly impact a senior’s health and wellbeing and can lead to digestive issues, weight gain, and a loss of muscle mass.
The slightest change in diet can be negative, especially if they are already managing ailments and other health concerns. If you’re noticing that your loved one is not eating, or eating expired foods, it’s time to seek alternate living arrangements and support immediately. Seniors deserve to enjoy high-quality, healthy meals that encourage proper eating habits.
Elevated Dining Options at MorningStar
Assisted living manages the day-to-day tasks while still encouraging independence. Elevated dining options and exciting menus are produced by executive-level chefs who are dedicated to providing the best meal options.
Prepared from scratch meals are our standard, just as our residents would have done in their own homes, with daily and weekly specials as well as a la carte items. Some communities feature full bar service; others, wine and beer selections during happy hour and at meals.
Find Your Home at the Best Assisted Living in Nevada
Contact us today if you want to know about the best senior apartments with built-in companionship, predictable budgeting, and modern memory care Nevada has to offer. MorningStar Senior Living in Sparks, Nevada takes care of the worry and stress of aging, allowing seniors more time to do the things they love. Whether it’s fulfilling a calling, finding a new opportunity through volunteerism, or spending time with friends and loved ones and relaxing, contact us to schedule a tour of our memory care community near you.
The unique mission statement of MorningStar Sparks “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.