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Diet for 90 yr old grandmother
My grandmother is around 90 years old... She recently got viral and post medication she has become quite weak. Her appetite has gone down drastically. She is hardly eating anything. She gets an urge to pee quite frequently and sometimes can't control it. She is currently on aspirin and 5mg twice a day medicine for blood pressure. She is able to walk on her own slowly with the help of a walking stick. Please advise a simple diet plan for a North Indian.
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Have you checked her diabetes? Because frequent urge of pee and can't control sometimes happen due to diabetes.so first checkup her blood then consult with a doctor.then with all information contact with a dietician.so that he or she can make a proper north indian diet chart
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You need to let me know if she has any kidney issues or swelling or fluid accumulation in her feet or any other region of her body.
As for an aged person with BP and weakness no appetite liquid or semi solid diet is recommended but if she has fluid accumulation or congestive issues that has to be taken into account
Salt restriction also has to be taken into account.
So pls contact me through the app for me to give a personalised diet taking all precautions for your lovable grand mother
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Need detail case history to guide u properly if u wish to take proper treatment consult online through practo app for proper management consult online
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Good evening pls connect directly through practo app.
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Good evening!
I’d like to understand her medical history and recent blood test results to suggest a diet for her age.
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Please schedule a free initial consultation through my website- https://www.pragmaticnutritionist.com/
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Ms. Suvidha S
Dietitian/Nutritionist
6 yrs exp
Pune
It's important to get her blood test done to better understand her condition. In the meantime, offer soft food options like khichdi, mashed or soft rice with dal, mashed vegetables, fruits, daliya khichdi, Porridges etc These are gentle on the stomach and provide essential nutrients. Book an appointment if you need more guidance.
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Frequent micturition is a symptom for diabetes, though elderly do suffer from incontinence, due to lack of bladder and urethral muscle tone.
Give her soft cooked rice, may give her sips of soups or dal . Mashed fruits .
Also do not force feed her, small and frequent meals will help.
Give her soft cooked roti with dal if no issues with denture, or give her custard , dahi chiwra etc
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
We can give her some supplements with diet for her appetite
And the urge to do pee again and again or frequently sometime due to sugar urine infection or less strength in urethra muscle and it's normal in that age for her support we can give her urine bag or diaper so that skin area is not getting any fungal infection
To get a detailed diet I request you to please connect over a consultation with all things that you are giving her in form of diet and medication to help better
Thank you
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Hello healthy evening,
We change our needs for food as we grow older . Thus , modifying our food choices to maintain good health and wellness in old age is essential.
Consume a well balanced diet, which includes nutrients dense fruits and vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats can assist in fighting off chronic illnesses and thus prolong lifespan.
Choose foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats and sodium. To get enough protein throughout the day and maintain muscle, try adding seafood, dairy, fortified soy products along with beans , peas and lentils to meal
1. Balanced diet:
Add in diet fruits and vegetables, whole grains, protein
2. Healthy fats :
Includes sources healthy fats avocados, nuts , olive oils can help good for heart health and can cognitive function
3. Hydration:
Encourage fluids intake to prevent dehydration
4. Calcium and vitamin D
Source like dairy , fortified plant milk , green leafy , fish important for bone health
5. Fiber
Foods high in fiber like fruits vegetables and whole grains and legumes can help digestion and prevent constipation
6. Limit processed foods:
Minimum processed, sugar and salt
7. Small , frequent meals:
Smaller , frequent meals to manage and maintain energy level throughout the day
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Overall, a nutritious, balanced diet that emphasises whole foods, hydration and enjoyment can greatly benefit over 90 .
Regular check-up can help adjust dietary needs as health conditions change.
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