Healthy Eating
Getting the right nutrition from your diet helps to keep your body performing at its best.
Healthy Eating for Adults and the Elderly
Good nutrition is essential at every age—but especially as we get older. Eating a balanced, nourishing diet supports:
- Energy levels
- Healthy weight
- Physical mobility
It also helps reduce the risk of:
- Heart disease
- Osteoporosis
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Certain cancers
As we age, our bodies change. So do our nutritional needs. You may need fewer calories, but still require plenty of vitamins, minerals, protein, and calcium to stay strong and healthy.
The Benefits of Healthy Eating
Eating well can help you:
- Live a longer, healthier life
- Keep your skin, teeth, and eyes in good condition
- Strengthen your immune system
- Maintain muscle and bone strength
- Support proper digestion
- Improve your mental wellbeing
Tips for Eating Well
You don’t have to count calories to eat healthily. Just follow these simple habits:
- Choose nutrient-rich foods: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, eggs, lean meats, dairy, and seafood
- Avoid empty calories like crisps, sweets, sugary drinks, and alcohol
- Skip trans fats and saturated fats
- Use healthy oils, such as olive oil
- Drink 6–8 glasses of water daily
Support for Those With Mobility Issues
If you care for someone with mobility challenges, small adjustments can go a long way:
- Prepare easy-to-access meals and snacks
- Use lightweight water bottles or add fruit juice for flavour
- Offer hydrating fruits like melon and apple
- Make mealtimes social and engaging to encourage better eating
Consider a 7-Day Meal Plan
Planning meals in advance helps older adults stay nourished and maintain routine—especially for those living with memory loss or dementia.
- Shop with a meal plan to buy balanced ingredients
- Stick a simple meal chart on the fridge
- Plan meals together to encourage independence
Vitamins and Supplements to Support Your Diet
Talk to your GP about adding supplements, especially if appetite or absorption is an issue.
Key nutrients include:
- Calcium: for bones, teeth, and heart health
- Vitamin D: helps absorb calcium
- Magnesium: supports muscles and blood pressure
- Vitamin B12: essential for red blood cells and brain function
How Right at Home Can Help
At OrconeCare, we know that nutrition is vital to overall wellbeing. If your loved one is struggling with healthy eating, we can support them with:
- Shopping for fresh, nutritious foods
- Preparing balanced meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
- Encouraging gentle exercise and mobility
- Managing medication and vitamin routines
Let us help you or your loved one eat well—every day.
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Need Assistant for your need?
At Orcone Care, we understand that everyone’s needs are unique. Whether it’s support with daily routines, companionship, or specialized care, our team is here to assist you with warmth, respect, and reliability. From a few hours a week to full-time care, we tailor our services to suit your lifestyle—because your comfort and wellbeing come first.
FAQs – Healthy Eating Service
As we grow older, our bodies go through changes that affect metabolism, digestion, and muscle strength. Eating a healthy, balanced diet supports physical and mental wellbeing, reduces the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes, and helps maintain independence.
Even with a reduced appetite, you can get the nutrients you need by choosing foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein—such as leafy greens, lean meats, eggs, whole grains, and dairy. Avoid "empty calories" like sweets and fried foods, which provide little nutrition.
Simple, healthy meals like vegetable soups, scrambled eggs, grilled chicken with steamed vegetables, or smoothies can be nutritious and easy to prepare. Having pre-chopped snacks like fruit or nuts on hand also helps when cooking is difficult.
In some cases, yes. Common supplements for the elderly include Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B12. However, it's important to consult a GP before starting any new supplement to ensure it's safe and appropriate.
Our trained CareGivers can help with grocery shopping, preparing balanced meals, encouraging hydration, and supporting supplement routines. We tailor our care to meet each person’s dietary needs and personal preferences.
