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Many families realize this very late.<\/p>\n
"I've been eating less lately."<\/p>\n
"Probably because I'm getting old."<\/p>\n
But after a while:<\/p>\n
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- the person lost weight<\/li>\n
- weaker<\/li>\n
- difficult to travel<\/li>\n
- easily tired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 And by then, it's no longer about "eating less".<\/strong><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 but it's malnutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n
What is malnutrition in the elderly?<\/h2>\n
It's not just about food shortages.<\/p>\n
Instead, it is:<\/p>\n
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- not eating enough<\/li>\n
- poor absorption<\/li>\n
- nutritional imbalance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Older adults may:<\/p>\n
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- eat very little<\/li>\n
- skip meals<\/li>\n
- loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 And this situation continues.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Why is malnutrition dangerous?<\/h2>\n
It's not because of an immediate lack of food.<\/p>\n
And because it leads to:<\/p>\n
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- reduced immunity<\/li>\n
- more susceptible to illness<\/li>\n
- slow recovery<\/li>\n
- weakening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In many cases:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Malnutrition is the first step towards becoming bedridden.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Common causes<\/h2>\n
It's not just because you "eat little".<\/p>\n
Instead, it is:<\/p>\n
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- The food doesn't taste good.<\/li>\n
- Due to illness or psychological factors.<\/li>\n
- Difficult to swallow<\/li>\n
- Very common in older adults.<\/li>\n
- No one prepared the meal.<\/li>\n
- The children are busy and their eating habits are irregular.<\/li>\n
- Mild depression<\/li>\n
- I don't want to eat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This is very common causes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
What do malnourished elderly people need?<\/h2>\n
It's not just about eating more.<\/p>\n
Instead, it is:<\/p>\n
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- Appropriate diet<\/li>\n
- Easy to digest, nutritious.<\/li>\n
- Eat on time<\/li>\n
- Develop a habit<\/li>\n
- Track each meal<\/li>\n
- Let's see how much they can eat.<\/li>\n
- Support during meals<\/li>\n
- Especially for weak people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Most importantly, maintain consistency every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n
What leaves many families exhausted?<\/h2>\n
It's not about cooking.<\/p>\n
Instead, it is:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 You have to monitor each meal<\/strong><\/p>\n
Morning \u2013 noon \u2013 afternoon \u2013 evening<\/p>\n
Every day is the same.<\/p>\n
Initial:<\/p>\n
take very good care<\/p>\n
Afterward:<\/p>\n
busy<\/p>\n
forget<\/p>\n
skip<\/p>\n
And the situation did not improve.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Can the family take care of them themselves?<\/h2>\n
Maybe.<\/p>\n
But the reality is:<\/p>\n
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- It's impossible to track each meal individually.<\/li>\n
- lack of long-term patience<\/li>\n
- no time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 This is why many families overlook it.<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you notice your parents eating less and less and having trouble controlling their diet, you can check out SAN \u2013 an app. caring for the elderly<\/a>, the patient.<\/p>\n
The SAN ladies can assist with meal preparation, monitoring, and daily reminders.<\/p>\n
Download the SAN app or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for advice.<\/p>\n
Common mistakes<\/h2>\n
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- The biggest mistake is thinking, "It's okay to eat less."<\/li>\n
- The second mistake is forcing yourself to eat too much at once.<\/li>\n
- The third mistake is not monitoring regularly.<\/li>\n
- The fourth mistake is neglecting the psychology of the elderly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Malnutrition is not an acute disease.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 but the consequences are very clear<\/strong><\/p>\n
Compare the three options.<\/h2>\n
Acquaintance \/ broker<\/h3>\n
They can cook, but they don't monitor the food closely and don't understand nutrition.<\/p>\n
Nursing home<\/h3>\n
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- Costs range from 20 to 60 million VND per month.<\/li>\n
- Do not personalize meals.<\/li>\n
- Older adults tend to have a poorer appetite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Home care<\/h3>\n
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- Closely monitor each meal.<\/li>\n
- Flexible adjustment<\/li>\n
- Most suitable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 This is the optimal choice<\/strong><\/p>\n
Actual cost<\/h2>\n
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- Elderly care: 20 \u2013 60 million VND\/month<\/li>\n
- Daycare: 500,000 - 800,000 VND\/day<\/li>\n
- At home: 40k \u2013 70k\/hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ud83d\udc49 For meal tracking needs, at-home is the most suitable option.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Why do many families choose SAN?<\/h2>\n
It's not because of a serious illness.<\/p>\n
Because:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Cannot track every day<\/strong><\/p>\n
SAN helps:<\/p>\n
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- maintain meals<\/li>\n
- monitor<\/li>\n
- stabilize your life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The SAN girls:<\/p>\n
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- trained<\/li>\n
- patient<\/li>\n
- take good care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Besides:<\/p>\n
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- living support<\/li>\n
- take him to the doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SAN is a partner of:<\/p>\n
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- Military Hospital 175<\/li>\n
- City International Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Malnutrition doesn't happen overnight.<\/p>\n
But if left untreated, it will last a very long time.<\/p>\n
You don't need to track every single meal by yourself.<\/p>\n
Load SAN<\/a> \u2013 an application for elderly care, patients<\/a> Or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for appropriate advice.<\/p>\n