Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet should provide enough vitamins and minerals to satisfy the nutritional requirements of the vast majority of people. Some people may require specific dietary supplements at different points in their lives.
Vitamins become more critical for the aged in their elderly care because many seniors do not get enough of them in their diet. That’s why the elderly need their nutrition more than ever, especially when they go outside and interact with others or carry out simple daily tasks at home.
No Place Like Home Health Care LLC will assist you in determining if your loved ones need vitamins as part of their home healthcare. Nutritional deficiencies in the elderly can occur for various reasons, such as excessive medication use, disability, poor absorption, unhealthy eating habits, and not going outdoors, especially for seniors living alone.
When your senior loved ones are experiencing one of these reasons, getting regular checkups with their doctor is the first action you should take. Furthermore, some supplements may alter the effectiveness of prescription medications, worsen their adverse effects, or make them less effective altogether.
So, if you or a loved one is taking a prescription medication and receiving care from caregivers in Chino Hills, California, don’t allow them to begin taking vitamins or supplements without first seeing their pharmacy or doctor.
We prioritize the healthcare needs of our clients and their loved ones to provide them with the best possible in-home care in California.
We provide essential services, including light housekeeping, errands, bed/wheelchair transfers, meal preparation, and more! You can reach us at 909-970-1924 or 909-970-1925 to set up an appointment so that we can help you immediately!