{"id":14446,"date":"2023-06-26T05:26:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T05:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/elpaso\/?p=14446"},"modified":"2023-07-18T05:28:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T05:28:44","slug":"eat-well-age-well-find-balance-and-food-security-with-senior-care-in-el-paso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/elpaso\/resources\/eat-well-age-well-find-balance-and-food-security-with-senior-care-in-el-paso\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat Well, Age Well: Find Balance And Food Security With Senior Care In El Paso"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food insecurity is often conflated with financial insecurity, but the truth is that many middle and upper-middle class seniors still struggle with proper nutrition, particularly those lacking full mobility or <em>nutritional literacy. <\/em>But our <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/elpaso\/resources\/advantages-of-family-caregivers-in-senior-care\/\">senior care<\/a> team is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s post reviews the National Council on Aging\u2019s simple tips for eating well as we grow older, then explains how our senior care helps encourage and implement these healthy habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to learn more about our role in the fight for senior food security, or call (915)-250-0177 to consult directly with a senior care coordinator in El Paso, TX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/elpaso\/resources\/eat-well-age-well-find-balance-and-food-security-with-senior-care-in-el-paso\/#Senior_Care_Research_Shows_El_Paso_Residents_Need_Help_With_Healthy_Eating\" title=\"Senior Care Research Shows El Paso Residents Need Help With Healthy Eating\">Senior Care Research Shows El Paso Residents Need Help With Healthy Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/elpaso\/resources\/eat-well-age-well-find-balance-and-food-security-with-senior-care-in-el-paso\/#Eat_Well_Age_Well_Find_Balance_And_Food_Security_With_Senior_Care_In_El_Paso_TX\" title=\"Eat Well, Age Well: Find Balance And Food Security With Senior Care In El Paso, TX\">Eat Well, Age Well: Find Balance And Food Security With Senior Care In El Paso, TX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/elpaso\/resources\/eat-well-age-well-find-balance-and-food-security-with-senior-care-in-el-paso\/#Start_Your_Healthy_Lifestyle_Book_A_Senior_Care_Consultation_In_El_Paso_TX\" title=\"Start Your Healthy Lifestyle: Book A Senior Care Consultation In El Paso, TX\">Start Your Healthy Lifestyle: Book A Senior Care Consultation In El Paso, TX<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Senior_Care_Research_Shows_El_Paso_Residents_Need_Help_With_Healthy_Eating\"><\/span>Senior Care Research Shows El Paso Residents Need Help With Healthy Eating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a new study by the <em>American Association for Retired Persons <\/em>(AARP), titled \u201cFood Insecurity Among Older Adults,\u201d Texas was identified as 1 of 9 states in which senior food insecurity rates exceed 20%, far exceeding the national prevalence of 14.4%. That means more than 1 in 5 seniors are at risk of going hungry or being malnourished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services\u2019 <em>Aging Texas Well <\/em>report, this puts a large percentage of El Paso seniors at risk of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compromised immune system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor recovery from illness or injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased slip-and-fall injury risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression and lethargy, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reduce these risks, a number of community programs have been launched, including charitable food assistance networks, home-delivered meal programs, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), all of which our senior care services can connect you with to keep your fridge and stomach full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for many seniors, the problem has less to do with low income and more to do with their level of independence, mobility, and <em>nutritional literacy<\/em>\u2014that is, their knowledge of healthy eating practices, and how these change as we age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, our senior care teams are here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Well_Age_Well_Find_Balance_And_Food_Security_With_Senior_Care_In_El_Paso_TX\"><\/span>Eat Well, Age Well: Find Balance And Food Security With Senior Care In El Paso, TX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing the need for senior nutritional literacy, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) released a list of simple tips for eating well as we age, all of which our senior care teams can help you incorporate into your loved one\u2019s daily routine. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Balancing food group choices throughout the day. <\/strong>Striking the balance between food groups is critical for proper food security and senior nutrition. NCOA researchers recommend making half your plate fruits and vegetables, about a quarter grains, and a quarter protein. But if you\u2019re receiving senior care from us, you won\u2019t have to worry, as we ensure proper portioning and balance with every meal.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading the Nutrition Facts label while you shop. <\/strong>Balanced plates require balanced shopping lists, so make sure you\u2019re reading the labels. That means avoiding foods with high levels of fat, sodium, sugars, and unpronounceable additives, and opting for nutrient-rich whole foods whenever possible. Here again, if you\u2019re receiving senior care from us, you won\u2019t have to worry, as we can take care of grocery duty.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starting from scratch whenever possible. <\/strong>Processed foods and takeaway orders may be satiating, but they aren\u2019t as healthy and nutrient-rich as whole foods prepared from scratch. This is easier said than done for some seniors, especially those living with mobility issues or dementia, but with our senior care teams by your side, preparing home-cooked meals is as easy as asking.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reducing calorie-dense snack foods. <\/strong>Calorie-dense processed food items not only cause inflammation, energy crashes, and health issues over the long term; they also steal away your loved ones\u2019 appetites without nourishing them with the vital nutrients they need for healthy aging. To prevent temptation, our senior care team will keep these snack foods out of the house, or else ensure they are eaten in moderation, and we\u2019ll keep the fridge and cabinet stocked with healthy snacks to keep them on-track, even between care visits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Your_Healthy_Lifestyle_Book_A_Senior_Care_Consultation_In_El_Paso_TX\"><\/span>Start Your Healthy Lifestyle: Book A Senior Care Consultation In El Paso, TX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To schedule a free senior care consultation and learn more about how we can support your loved ones\u2019 healthy behavioral change, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call (915)-250-0177<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email <a href=\"mailto:ccamacho@abc-seniors.com\">ccamacho@abc-seniors.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alwaysbestcare.com\/tx\/elpaso\/\">online contact form<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food insecurity is often conflated with financial insecurity, but the truth is that many middle and upper-middle class seniors still struggle with proper nutrition, particularly those lacking full mobility or nutritional literacy. 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