Our digestive system is so powerful. But sometimes, we neglect to care for our stomach and intestine. And for our elderly, you should be more careful and take active care of your gastrointestinal tract. In fact, the changes that occur in your body as you pass the age of 60 make you more susceptible to many diseases. Diseases like peptic ulcer diseases for the stomach, angiodysplasias for the small intestine, and diverticular conditions for the large intestine. Some cases lead to ostomy surgeries which will need ostomy care.

It is excellent that skilled nursing and other home health care services can prevent the onset of several gastrointestinal tract diseases by following these steps to improve digestion:

• First, by helping you have and maintain a healthy diet. The diet should contain raw vegetables and fruits with less salt and fewer white foods like rice and bread.
• Second, by preventing your intake of foods that will trigger reflux. Avoid foods like dairy and gluten.
• Third, by giving you probiotics. Daily consumption of foods with “good” bacteria like yogurts and kombucha.
• Fourth, by knowing the side effects of your medications. Understanding which medicine may cause diarrhea, constipation, and other stomach problems.
• Fifth, by ensuring you stay physically active. Getting you to exercise or at least 150 minutes worth of physical activity.

Here at CT Health Care Services, our care for you prioritizes your health and safety first. Our home health care in Bloomfield, New Jersey, ensures that your stomach and intestines are kept healthy. We do it through nutritious meal preparation, careful medication management, and active assistance with daily living. With us, your happy stomach means a comfortable life.

To know more about our health care services in New Jersey, call us at 973-399-1500.