Does your senior loved one get enough Vitamin D? According to WebMD, approximately 40-75% of Americans have a Vitamin D deficiency (source). This deficiency can be detrimental to all ages, but for our senior loved ones, it can be especially challenging.
If you are a caregiver for a senior, it may be time to ask their doctor about Vitamin D supplements for a variety of reasons. These include the following:
· The risk of falling can be greatly reduced through the combination of exercise and Vitamin D supplementation (source).
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· Seniors with higher levels of Vitamin D were able to perform higher cognitively than their counterparts with lower levels of the vitamin (source).
· Vitamin D helps bones absorb calcium, which makes them stronger and less likely to fracture or break.
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· Vitamin D deficiencies can put women at higher risk for breast cancer (source).
The sun is a source of Vitamin D but must be balanced with the risk of skin cancer. Few foods provide a natural source of Vitamin D, so it is important to consider supplementation. As a caregiver, you should consider talking to your senior loved one’s doctor about Vitamin D levels and/or need for supplementation.
If your senior loved one needs supervision during the day while you work to ensure proper eating habits or in general, consider an adult day care center. Bon Vivant Adult Day Club is the premier adult day care center located in Fenton, MO. The cost of adult day care is less than half of assisted living and less than one fourth of the price of nursing home care. Payment options include Missouri Aged and Disable Waiver, long term care insurance, veteran’s benefits and private pay.
Bon Vivant Adult Day Club is licensed by the State of Missouri and welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and your loved ones to answer your questions about adult day care. Please feel free to visit the Bon Vivant website at www.goodlivinglonger.com or call Angela at 636-343-1600. Follow Bon Vivant on Facebook and Twitter. Take a picture tour of Bon Vivant Adult Day Club by clicking here.
Article by Beverly McKee