Try: Start with breakfast for breakfast choose a high-fiber breakfast cereal one with five or more grams of fiber per serving if the cr likes a specific cereal add some bran or whole wheat toast have the cr try new grains begin cooking with brown rice wild rice barley whole-wheat pasta and bulgur these alternatives […]
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As a caregiver selecting and preparing food for the Care recipient (cr) is a big responsibility be sure to include healthy foods especially foods that are heart healthy unhealthy cholesterol levels increase your risk for heart disease so keeping yours low is key to a healthier heart your diet is central to controlling your cholesterol some foods can actually lower your cholesterol while others only make matters worse
Try: Avoid saturated or trans fats foods containing high levels of saturated fats or trans fats can boost cholesterol levels in your body much more significantly than other foods saturated fat and trans fat both increase the levels of bad cholesterol and can even lower levels of good cholesterol choose foods wisely pick foods rich […]
Many caregivers have to help feed the Care recipient (cr) as a part of caregiving healthy eating is critical to everyone especially an older or ill cr heart disease may be the leading killer of men and women but it is still possible to reduce risk an appropriate diet can help prevent future problems for the cr’s heart even if the cr has already been diagnosed with heart disease or have high cholesterol or blood pressure a better diet can help manage these conditions the following suggestions for healthy foods and some suggestions for foods to avoid
Try: Eat more healthy fats raw nuts olive oil fish oils flax seeds or avocados nutrients colorful fruits and vegetables, fresh frozen or canned prepared without butter fiber cereals breads and pasta made from whole grains or legumes omega 3 and protein fish and shellfish poultry calcium and protein egg whites egg substitutes skim or […]
Many caregivers will encounter end-of-life caregiving with a Care recipient (cr) although difficult with proper understanding this type of caregiving is possible part of late stage caregiving is to know the cr’s wishes and plans when everyone is clear about the cr’s preferences for treatment in the final stages of life it is easier to focus on treatment and relief the following are tips for successful end-of-life caregiving
Try: Have the cr prepare early the end-of-life care experience is eased considerably when conversations regarding placement treatment and end-of-life wishes are held as early as possible have the cr consider options well before they are needed seek financial and legal advice while the cr can still participate legal documents can set forth the cr’s […]
As a caregiver selecting and preparing food for the Care recipient (cr) is a big responsibility be sure to include healthy foods in any cooking you do for the cr if possible
Try: To control cooking for the cr when you prepare and cook meals at home you have better control over the nutritional content of the cr’s foods the following are tips for healthy food preparation materials try create a collection of recipes stock up on heart-healthy cookbooks and recipes for cooking ideas look cookbooks or […]
Cooking and preparing food for the Care recipient (cr) can be challenging for many caregivers it is critical that the cr eat healthy portions of food a healthy body weight is key to reducing the risk of heart disease reducing portion sizes is a significant part of maintaining a healthy weight the following are tips for managing correct portion sizes
Try: Understand serving sizes a serving size is a specific amount of food defined by common measurements such as cups ounces or pieces healthy serving sizes may be a lot smaller than what the cr is used to eating you will need to use measuring cups spoons and a food scale to judge measuring sizes […]
Sleeping medications are often considered by care recipients cr although potentially helpful sleeping medications can also be risky if not taken properly the following are tips to consider when taking sleeping medications
Try: Only have the cr take a sleeping pill when she can sleep for 7-8 hours the cr will feel drowsy if they cannot sleep enough carefully read the package insert for the medication any taking the medication should pay careful attention to the potential side effects never drink alcohol near the time when taking […]
As a caregiver selecting and preparing food for the Care recipient (cr) is a big responsibility be sure to include healthy foods especially foods that are heart healthy unhealthy cholesterol levels increase your risk for heart disease so keeping yours low is key to a healthier heart your diet is central to controlling your cholesterol some foods can actually lower your cholesterol while others only make matters worse
Try: Avoid saturated or trans fats foods containing high levels of saturated fats or trans fats can boost cholesterol levels in your body much more significantly than other foods saturated fat and trans fat both increase the levels of bad cholesterol and can even lower levels of good cholesterol choose foods wisely pick foods rich […]
As a caregiver selecting and preparing food for the Care recipient (cr) is a big responsibility be sure to include healthy foods especially foods that are heart healthy creating a heart-friendly diet starts with stocking your fridge with healthy and accessible foods prepare a list before you head to the store or farmer’s market and leave a little time after your trip to set yourself up for success during the week
Try: Check food contents while shopping at the grocery store look for foods displaying heart healthy labels make healthy substitutions choose substitutions like 1 milk instead of whole soft margarine for butter and lean meats like chicken and fish in place of ribs or ground meat prepare foods that are easy to eat when you […]
As a caregiver selecting and preparing food for the Care recipient (cr) is a big responsibility be sure to include healthy foods in any cooking you do for the cr if possible
Try: To control cooking for the cr when you prepare and cook meals at home you have better control over the nutritional content of the cr’s foods the following are tips for healthy food preparation materials try create a collection of recipes stock up on heart-healthy cookbooks and recipes for cooking ideas look cookbooks or […]