Caregiver in Pacific Palisades CA: – Healthy Senior Diets

Seniors have a high need for good nutrition.  Getting adequate amounts of the healthy nutrient omega-3 fat is one of the requirements of a healthy senior diet.  This can be difficult, and confusing to do given today’s levels of environmental toxins, and the problems of overfishing.  Choosing the best seafood can be a tricky endeavor.

Omega-3 fatty acid is a healthy fat that fights “bad” cholesterol.  One of the best sources is oily fish; salmon for example. It only takes two servings per week of high quality fish to give a good boost to a person’s omega-3 levels.

Taking the environment into consideration

Unfortunately, there are toxicity, sustainability and environmental considerations to weigh out before choosing the best fish to eat.  Many types of fish now contain toxin levels that pose a threat to a person’s health if eaten too frequently.  These toxic substances include DDT, PCBs, pesticides and mercury.  Some fish have a tendency to accumulate these contaminants more than other types of fish.  Those fish higher on the food chain, and larger in size, are the ones to avoid.

Overfishing is a sustainability problem that has depleted many species that are popular for humans to consume.  It has caused habitat damage as well, and illegal fishing is also a problem in some waters.

The good news is that salmon, a great source of the essential omega-3s, is almost always a safe fish to eat with the one exception of farmed Atlantic salmon.  Always choose wild Pacific salmon for yours or your loved one’s diet.

Incorporating fish into the weekly diet

Fish is so versatile; it can be incorporated into almost any meal.  Fish can be purchased whole or in parts; fresh, frozen or canned.  These are ready to use in almost any fish recipe, or to go alongside vegetables or a salad.  Fish can be made into sandwich filling, a loaf, a pasta recipe or be served as its own dish.

Your loved one’s home care provider can make sure your elderly parent receives a meal 2-3 times per week with healthy fish.  It may take no time at all to get her used to eating fish on a more regular basis.  Even people who don’t care for the fishy taste of some species of fish are usually open to eating more salmon pasta dishes, more tuna casserole, or simply an extra salmon sandwich once per week.

There’s no one answer to the question of when the time is right for in-home care.

However, if you consider the points raise here today, you’ll have a better idea of when it’s time for in-home care.

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