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Cooking With Seniors: Important Tips

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Even though seniors may need more of your help as a caregiver, it is still essential to give them independence. For instance, if they prefer to do some light housekeeping themselves, let them but also make sure to assist them when needed. This is also important in cooking. They like to feel in control, so if they prefer to make their meals, let them. But the kitchen can be dangerous. Check out some safety tips below.

  • Use Safe Kitchen Utensils

    If you visit an assisted living facility, you’ll notice that the tools and other materials have been adapted for the elderly’s use. Tools like automatic jar openers allow them to open cans on their own safely. Make sure to have them invest in kitchen tools they can easily and safely use.

  • Learn to Adapt Recipes

    Cooking with seniors is a good and relaxing activity seniors can do to keep themselves active. Just ask the professionals you meet at homecare in Westmoreland. However, certain cooking styles are dangerous both for their health, like frying. Make sure to help them be creative in their recipes and avoid dangerous cooking styles.

  • Help Clean Up the Mess

    Seniors have weaker reflexes and muscles, so they can easily pour or spill anything they’re using while cooking. This is dangerous because it might cause them to trip or fall. Just as you need an effective medication reminders system, you also need to come up with a kitchen system that benefits you both.

Having seniors cook their meals helps keep them more interested in eating as well as keep them active. Follow the tips above to help you out. If you’re looking for home care services in Beaver, PA, contact us at Lowenhill Home Care Services.

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