If your senior mom or dad is having trouble sleeping or falling asleep one of the reasons could be hunger. Often seniors who have a healthy snack about an hour before they go to bed have a much easier time falling asleep. But your mom or dad must have a healthy bedtime snack. A sugary snack like ice cream or a high-calorie and high-carb snack like chips isn’t going to help them sleep. That type of snack might keep them awake. 24-hour home care services are often recommended for seniors who are living alone.
With 24-hour home care, your senior parent won’t be alone at night. Having 24-hour home care can ease your mom or dad’s anxiety and help them relax at bedtime.
Having a care provider that is with them around the clock means that your senior parent will have someone in the home to help them fix a bedtime snack like one of these healthy snacks:
Greek Yogurt with Honey and Berries
The best bedtime snacks for seniors should have complex carbs and a lot of protein. Protein will help your mom or dad stay full all night so that hunger won’t keep them awake. Greek yogurt is rich in protein and probiotics, while honey and berries add natural sweetness and antioxidants. This combination can promote muscle repair and digestive health.
Whole Grain Crackers with Hummus
Whole grain crackers provide fiber and healthy complex carbs while also being a great crunchy snack. And hummus is a great source of protein and healthy fats, making this a balanced and satisfying snack. If your senior mom or dad likes a sweet snack they can have a few grapes or berries to finish off this snack. This is also an easy snack for a care provider to prepare in advance and leave for your mom or dad.
Warm Milk with Cinnamon
A classic bedtime option, warm milk contains tryptophan, which can help induce sleep. Adding a pinch of cinnamon can enhance flavor and provide antioxidants. Vanilla can also be added to give the milk a comforting and familiar flavor. Hot chocolate made with cinnamon milk is a fun chocolate treat that will help promote good sleep.
Banana with Nut Butter
This is one of the best bedtime snacks for seniors because it has protein and is packed with vitamins and minerals. Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, which help relax muscles, and nut butter provides healthy fats and protein for sustained energy.
Oatmeal with Dried Fruit
A small bowl of oatmeal made with milk or water, topped with a handful of dried fruit, provides fiber and complex carbohydrates, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote restful sleep. Slow-cooked oats made in the slow cooker can be eaten as a bedtime snack then they can simmer all night and be eaten for a hot breakfast too. Or, they can be served cold as a snack the next day.
If you or an aging loved one are considering 24-Hour Home Care Services in San Diego CA, please call the caring staff at Canaan Home Care today! 1-844-CANAAN-1 (1-844-226-2261)
Canaan Home Care – A Premier Provider of Senior Home Care in the La Jolla, Del Mar, San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Tustin, and Manhattan Beach areas.
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