Home Health care services and Obesity.

Home Health care services plays important role in managing Obese patients.Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern.

It’s a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problem.

Many other health related problems can arise like Diabetes,Blood pressure.

There are many reasons why some people have more body weight regardless of age.

Obesity can lead to health conditions ranging from diabetes to asthma. For seniors, the associated health concerns can be life threatening.

Causes of Fatness.

• There can be genetic, behavioural, metabolic and hormonal influence on body weight.
• In elderly occurs when calories intake is more than calories burnt leads to fat deposition.
• Obese seniors may eat more calories before they feel full, or when feeling hungry they tend to eat more quickly due to  stress or anxiety.
• In normal day to day activities we tend to burn less calories.
• Many  conveniences such as remote controls, online shopping.has reduced our physical movement.

Role of Home Healthcare services in Managing Obese elders.

• To lose weight seniors need to modify their calories intake.
• For healthy sustainable weight loss patient caregivers can provide them with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low protein and whole grains. 
• Overweight elders likely consume too many calories every day.
• To reduce chances of overeating, seniors can prefer eating healthy, filling foods such as chicken, nuts, apple, eggs and Greek yogurt.
• To reduce the risk of obesity, regular physical activity is also essential. Patient attendant could help elders by taking a walk every night after dinner. 
• For better sleep, medical attendant can prepare an ideal sleeping environment.
• Avoid looking at screen and electronics an hour before bed and develop a relaxing night time routine.

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