A Decrease in Appetite in Senior Adults

Many changes happen in the physical and mental fitness of elderly adults as they age. Unstable health conditions deprive them of doing essential things and doing what they love. And as time goes by, health declines gradually, including nutrition. The elderly develop unhealthy eating habits or a refusal to feed. And that sounds worrisome for a Home Care Provider in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Many factors cause a decrease in the appetite of the elderly. And to get a few ideas, here are some of the specific reasons:

• Psychological factors
  Anxiety, grievance, and depression may cause an appetite reduction and the hesitation to eat.
• Physical factors
  The reason can be as light as loss of teeth or sense of taste to grave diseases such as cancers, gastrointestinal issues, and others. Indigestion and constipation are also common culprits that seniors have to face.

When seniors do not get the nourishment they need, that might worsen their current status. And we do not want that to happen. As much as possible, we, as providers of Personal Care Assistance in Pennsylvania, want them to remain happy and with sound minds and bodies – while doing their tasks independently.

So we provide Meal Preparation and planning and other ways of feeding when deemed necessary. We can work hand-in-hand with families and their medical team for a holistic approach and appropriate interventions.

We also Clean-Up after Meals.
So if you want to give your seniors worry-free Home Maker Services, choose our team of professionals. Choose Goodwill Healthcare, Inc. Call us at 570-664-2211 for an appointment.

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003121.htm.