Post Colon Surgery Meals/ After Surgery Caregiving in Los Alamitos

Patients who have undergone recent bowel surgery should follow a special diet that will decrease the work their bodies must do to digest food. This special diet is a temporary way of eating and a doctor will advance the diet to include other items when it is appropriate.

Start with clear liquids that are necessary to assess the resected bowel's function during post surgery period. If these items are tolerated by the patient, slowly advancing her to a diet that is low in fiber and fat will allow for adequate nutrition while reducing stress on the gut during digestion.

• Beverages: Staying hydrated is important following surgery. Stick to fruit and vegetable juices without pulp, water, and Gatorade. Avoid caffeinated beverages, prune juice, and other drinks with dietary fiber.
• Dairy Products: Because the gut may produce fewer enzymes for milk digestion after surgery, limit dairy to 2 servings (2 cups) daily, as tolerated. Lactaid tablets may be necessary for intolerance. Choose low-fat or fat-free products. Avoid full-fat dairy and cream-based soups.
• Grains, Breads, and Cereals: Fiber in whole grains, breads and cereals will cause slower movement of food through the gut, resulting in irritation. Select white bread, pasta, crackers, and refined cereals (i.e. cornflakes, Cream of Wheat) when preparing meals.
• Fruits and Vegetables: Choose canned and cooked fruits and vegetables without the skin. Raw cantaloupe, melon, watermelon and bananas are okay; other raw fruits are too fibrous for the gut to break down effectively following surgery.
• Meats and Meat Alternatives: Protein is important for healing. Look for tender/skinless chicken and turkey, white fish, and lean cuts of meat (remove visible fat). Avoid fried foods as well as luncheon meats that are high in fat. Eggs (not fried), egg substitutes, and tofu are also excellent sources of protein.
• Miscellaneous: Cook with non-stick sprays or use moist cooking methods (boiling, braising) instead of using oils or butters. Choose low-fat condiments and seasonings, as tolerated.

Preparing smaller, more frequent meals with the above foods will be easier to digest than three larger ones. Meeting with a registered dietitian is always recommended to maximize intake based on individual needs.

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Wartime Veterans and Widows may be eligible for VA Benefits

The Veteran's Administration is the second largest agency in the federal government, yet provides little known benefits for elderly or disabled veterans. To qualify for Veteran's Benefits, such as basic pension and Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit, one must have:

1. Served at least one day of a 90 day minimum military service during wartime
2. Need caregiving for activities of daily living
3. Be disabled OR over 65 years old

Applying for the VA Benefits can be a long and confusing process. A-1 Home Care provides free consultation services to aid wartime vets and widows in filing for their entitled packages. Information is available on veteranaid.org. You can read more about this process in the New York Times article titled, "A Little Known Benefit for Aging Veterans."

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24 Hour Care for Seniors and Elderly in Los Alamitos

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Our 24 Hour Care Services for Seniors and Elderly has provided over 20 years of dedicated care for elders in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. Our live in caregivers are fully licenced, insured and bonded. Our agency is A+ rated with the BBB and we are well known for our superior Elder Care, After Surgery and Alzheimer in home care services.

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Senior Care for Respite in Los Alamitos

Are you taking care of your mom or dad while balancing your own life? You probably need a break. A-1 Home Care has Los Alamitos Senior Caregivers who provide skilled care for your elderly loved ones. Even our live-in caregivers need respite days once in awhile to recharge emotionally and physically. For busy family members who are senior caregivers, this is a bigger need.

Whether your loved one suffers from Alzheimer, Parkinson disease, or other afflictions we will deliver a caregiver with the proper qualifications to your door. We offer care in Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. We are well known for our superior Elder Care, After Surgery and Alzheimer in home care services.

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Live In Home Care in Los Alamitos

As seniors grow older, skin loses the ability to retain moisture, causing dryness and flakiness. this is exacerbated by certain cancer treatments and medications. WebMD offers tips to combat this pesky problem. Be sure to let your live in caregiver know how to best care for your skin with the following suggestions:

Take short, warm showers
Moisturize your body
Use a fumidifier in the winter
Wash with gentle cleansers
Use sunscreen

Dry skin isn't fun for anyone and is easily remedied. A-1 Home Care arranges live in caregiving for elders in the cities of Los Alamitos, Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Brea and other Orange County cities. We are well known for our superior Elder Care, After Surgery and Alzheimer in home care services.

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24 Hour Care in Los Alamitos

Many older adults take daily vitamins and supplements, believing that as we grow older they are necessary. Not true, according to a WebMD article. A lot of money is wasted every year on extra supplements and vitamins taken that people don't need. It's not true that elders need huge amounts of additional supplements toi maintain good health. As a matter of fact, many of these are adequately fulfilled by a nutritious diet. Read "Do Older Adults Need Vitamins, Supplements?" for more answers.

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