As you are caring for your elderly loved one, you may come across health tips that you think will benefit your elderly loved one. However, it is important to know that there are some habits that people think are healthy, but they may not be as good as they seem. Knowing what these habits are can help your elderly loved one to avoid any unnecessary problems.
Brushing Teeth After Eating
Has your elderly loved one been brushing their teeth after they eat a meal or snack? This is something that people are told to do from early childhood. However, if your elderly loved one brushes their teeth right after eating it can damage tooth enamel. If your elderly loved one does brush their teeth after eating, have them wait ½ an hour before doing so. Even then, they should do so gently.
Taking Multivitamins Daily
For many years, people are told to take multivitamins. These vitamins boost energy, increase the vitamins needed by the body, and offer many other health benefits. The problem is that many people believe they can just take a multivitamin instead of getting the vitamins their body needs through their diet.
If your elderly loved one is currently taking multivitamins, there are other ways they can get the vitamins they need. You can get them companion care at home. This way, the senior care providers can help your loved one make a meal plan that includes vitamin-rich foods.
Bedtime Reading
Finishing a book can be exciting for senior citizens. However, your elderly loved one shouldn’t be reading e-books at bedtime. The light from the electronics can keep your elderly loved one awake the night they read. In addition, if your elderly loved one continues to read at bedtime, the lights from the devices can throw off their sleep-wake cycle. It can take quite some time to get back on a good sleep schedule. If your elderly loved one is going to read at nighttime, make sure you and their home care providers encourage them to read paperback or hard cover books instead of e-books.
Conclusion
There are various habits that people believe are healthy. However, over time, new research has been done regarding some of these habits. For example, current research shows that brushing teeth directly after eating, taking multivitamins daily, and bedtime reading can actually be more harmful than beneficial. If your elderly loved one is doing these things, it may be best to get them companion care at home. The caregivers can help your elderly loved one to create truly healthy habits, rather than the ones mentioned above.
If you or an aging loved one needs Companion Care at Home in Carmichael, CA, remember Senior Home Care Services. Call us at (916) 514-7006 for more information.
Sources
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/multivitamin-side-effects
https://www.thejoint.com/texas/cypress/cypress-28060/why-night-time-reading-isnt-just-bad-for-your-eyes
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/07/for-best-results-dont-eat-your-salad-with-a-fat-free-dressing/259422/
https://www.allure.com/story/over-washing-your-face-symptoms
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