Precautions for Parkinson's disease in the elderly

There are many aspects to pay attention to when it comes to Parkinson's disease in the elderly, and most elderly Parkinson's disease patients have some understanding of this aspect, but due to various reasons, they actually don't know much. In fact, many people are familiar with Parkinson's disease in the elderly, because they can often be seen around many people, but when they are seen, they are usually not very clear-headed.

Parkinson's disease in the elderly is a relatively serious disease. This disease causes great harm to the elderly's body, mind and brain. Many elderly people suffer from this disease because they fail to receive timely treatment or receive incorrect treatment methods, which often leads to very serious consequences. So, let’s first talk about the precautions for Parkinson’s disease in the elderly.

Parkinson's disease is a disease that seriously endangers the health of the elderly. The harm caused by this disease is obvious to all, and finding a treatment for Parkinson's disease has become a headache for people. The key to treating Parkinson's disease is to choose a scientific and effective method for treatment, while also paying attention to the patient's dietary care. Good dietary care can help patients recover soon.

Methods/Steps

Parkinson's diet principles:

First, enrich your diet and keep yourself happy. Parkinson's patients should eat a variety of foods, including cereals, vegetables, fruits, milk or beans, meat, etc. Diverse foods can meet the body's needs for various nutrients and make eating itself more enjoyable. Enjoy your meal in a relaxed environment and atmosphere, and make eating a part of your life enjoyment.

Second, meat and poultry should be classified and should not be contaminated with oil. Meat food can be distributed in the morning and evening or lunch and dinner, but for some patients, in order to make the medicine more effective during the day, you can also try to arrange protein-rich food only for dinner.

Third, drink 8 glasses of water a day. Water is the best drink. Adequate water intake is beneficial to the body's metabolism. Adequate water can help the body excrete more urine and reduce the chance of bacterial infection in the bladder and urethra. Adequate water intake can also soften stool and make it easier to pass, thus preventing constipation. Due to insufficient water intake and medication reasons, some patients may experience symptoms of dry mouth, thirst, and dry eyes. You can try drinking half a cup of water more than the previous day, and gradually increase the amount of water you drink to 6-8 cups a day.

Parkinson's diet considerations:

1. Eat more cereals, vegetables, fruits and melons: Usually eat 300 to 500 grams of cereal foods every day, such as rice, noodles, and whole grains. Eat about 300 grams of vegetables or melons and 1 to 2 medium-sized fruits every day.

2. Eat dairy products and beans in moderation regularly: Dairy products are rich in calcium. Drink a cup of milk or yogurt every night before going to bed. Eat more tofu, dried tofu and other soy products, as well as broad beans (especially broad bean pods).

3. Limit the amount of meat you eat: consume about 50 grams of meat every day, and choose lean meat, poultry or fish. The protein contained in 1 egg is equivalent to 25 grams of lean meat. To make the medicine more effective during the day, try eating protein-rich foods only at dinner.

4. Eat half an hour after taking the medicine: Usually, you should eat half an hour after taking levodopa so that the medicine can be better absorbed. You can eat some low-protein foods such as biscuits, fruits or juice while taking the medicine. Drinking ginger juice can also relieve nausea and vomiting. In addition, some patients will experience worsening involuntary movement symptoms after taking the medicine. They can take the medicine during meals to alleviate the symptoms by delaying the absorption of the medicine.

5. Individualized dietary therapy: Since patients’ conditions, physical tolerance, and medications vary, dietary therapy needs to be individualized and adjusted accordingly as the situation changes. If the patient suffers from other diseases at the same time, the special dietary requirements of these diseases must also be taken into account.

There are many things to pay attention to when suffering from Parkinson's disease in the elderly, which are usually manifested as follows: elderly patients with Parkinson's disease should pay more attention to rest, have three meals a day, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and some common cereals; in addition, elderly patients with Parkinson's disease should not eat meat, as it is not good for the treatment of the disease; in addition, elderly patients with Parkinson's disease can also eat some legumes, but in moderation.