If you take care of a senior who has celiacs, it may be a challenge to figure out what to feed them. They will have strict diets that involve no gluten at all. Gluten may cause an upset stomach that is too painful for a senior to deal with. A 24-hour home care specialist will help with any diet restrictions a senior may have, making your life a lot easier.
However, they will need to know about the diet restrictions so they can help meal prep too. Taking care of a senior involves a lot of teamwork between you and the 24-hour home care provider. They will update you on the health of your loved ones, and you will let them know the things they can and cannot do.
The best news about being celiacs is that there are so many delicious recipes. In most cases, celiac disease is a lifelong disease. The senior loved one will already know what they can and cannot eat. They may even already have snacks and foods they prefer. However, it will still be essential to read all of the ingredients in packaged food.
Dinner Recipes for Seniors with Celiacs
Celiacs disease means that a senior or anyone has an intolerance to gluten. If ingested it can give them severe abdominal cramping and stomach issues that are painful. If the senior has been diagnosed with celiac disease it will be important to inform the 24-hour home care. Here are some yummy recipes to try out that don’t have gluten.
Zucchini Lasagna
If a senior loves lasagna there are other ways to eat it without the noodles. Thinly slice zucchini and layer them like you would the noodles. This is a delicious recipe that most people will love and it is easy enough for a caregiver to make that it won’t be a hassle. It also works for most diets.
Baked Salmon
A classic dish is an easy baked salmon with freshly squeezed lemon and a little bit of butter. This can be baked with additional veggies and quinoa. It is simple and will be super filling for the seniors to eat.
Stuffed Peppers
One of the best ways to prepare this dish is with ground turkey, rice, and finely chopped vegetables to stuff in. Add a layer of cheese on the very top and then bake it until the peppers are nice and soft. This is a recipe most caregivers can handle.
Baked Chicken
Chicken is always a go-to meal because it fits into most diets. Pair this dish with additional baked or roasted veggies that give the fish some extra flavor and dimension. The best thing about this dish is that it saves well. This means a 24-hour home care assistant can use it to meal prep lunches or other dinners for the week.
Falafel and Hummus
This is a good one for those seniors who are obsessed with Mediterranean foods. There are now boxes in stores that have a pre-mix of falafel. This also makes a yummy snack for the rest of the week.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering 24-Hour Home Care in Bloomington, MN please contact the caring staff at Great Oak Senior Care, Inc. today. (952) 767-4925
- Monitoring Blood Pressure With Home Care - August 15, 2023
- Four Ways Post-Hospital Care Can Help Your Loved One - August 1, 2023
- Good Diet and Optimum Health With In-Home Care - July 11, 2023
