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Published August 04, 2009 09:44 am - Keeping Kentucky’s older population healthy starts with their diet, according to research conducted by The Boomer Project. Senior health is serious issue By AMBER DILLEY Glasgow Daily Times GLASGOW — Keeping Kentucky’s older population healthy starts with their diet, according to research conducted by The Boomer Project.
The study showed that more than 60 percent of caregivers say the senior they are caring for has three or more nutritional risk factors. The most prevalent factors are: the senior takes more than three or more prescribed or over-the-counter medications each day, has an illness or conditions that resulted in a diet change or they have lost or gained more than 10 pounds in the last six months without trying. In addition, more than one third of the caregivers said the senior has nutritious food available, but still does not eat well, more than half said the senior rarely cooks for themself and three out of 10 reported the senior typically eats alone. In light of this research, Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with nutrition experts from the University of Maryland and Duke University Medical Center to promote healthy, stress-free grocery shopping, meal preparation tips and recipes for the approximately 3,500 households in Barren County caring for seniors, according to a news release. Brad Cannon, owner of Home Instead Senior Care, said that risks associated with conditions like medication use and illness can negatively impact seniors’ health and that good nutrition is the first line of defense. “In today’s economy, people are always looking for ways to cut and unfortunately, they’re cutting back on healthy foods because they do cost a little more,” he said. “Good nutrition is the first line of defense; it’s not a good place to cut back for a senior.” Another thing that effects nutrition in the older population is companionship. “What we find is that some family caregivers do a good job of getting food in, but they’re in a hurry, and we find that our clients eat a more balanced diet when caregivers eat with them,” Cannon said. “It’s the companionship factor. If you’re at home alone, you’re more likely to just grab the chips, but if someone’s there, you might make a meal.” The care center has partnered to provide a booklet called Cooking Under Pressure that is available by calling the office and also online at alberscommunications.com/homeinsteadmedia. The Web site, www.foodforseniors. com, also provides additional information, research and resources. INFORMATION Senior Shopping List: 12 staples your senior shouldn’t live without. 1) Oatmeal — a source of fiber, helps lower blood cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. 2) Eggs — contains 13 essential vitamins and minerals. 
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