Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

The lean body mass and the rate of metabolism tend to decrease with age. This, in turn, reduces the capacity of the body to absorb certain minerals and vitamins. Usually, seniors have less appetite and reduced caloric needs; hence, more nutrient requirements. Moreover, their lifestyle habits also differ, which can affect the consumption of foods. Therefore, as a result of reduced physical activity and decreased caloric intake, fewer essential minerals and vitamins get absorbed, leading to certain deficiencies which can be harmful to their overall health. Hence it is important to consume  essential foods for strength,  especially in old age.   Let us now delve a bit deeper into the topic to understand the common deficiency occurring in seniors.   Calcium: Calcium is one of the common deficiencies in older adults. It is necessary for the proper maintenance of bone density. Typically, seniors tend to consume less calcium as compared to the young ones. As a result of thi...

Ear is the organ that ensures your quality of life is ‘sound’ while maintaining ‘balance’ —both metaphorically and literally.   It transforms the sound waves into proper sound and also houses the fluid that balances your body.   Ears - The Structural Marvel   Structurally, the ear is one of the most complex and advanced organs. Consisting of three major parts — external, middle, and inner ear, it is known as the vestibulocochlear organ.     As complex as it is, it also experiences various structural and functional challenges as a person age.   In fact, aging is one of the major causes of hearing loss and about 20% of seniors in India are experiencing hearing issues that are mild to severe levels.   Aging and Hearing Loss   It is not an uncommon scene to see older people placing their palms next to the ear when they want to hear something. This is an involuntary effort from the body to listen and also an indication that something is...