Caring for Aging Parents: The Right Nutrition & Care

Caring for Aging Parents: The Right Nutrition & Care

I still remember how my mother would wake up before dawn to prepare breakfast, making sure my siblings and I had everything before heading to school. No matter how exhausted she was, she always put us first. But now, as I see her growing older, I realised the roles have reversed – it’s my turn to care for her.

Aging isn’t just about growing older; it’s about maintaining health, independence and quality of life. What many of us don’t realise is that our parents’ bodies are changing in ways we can’t see. One of the most critical yet often overlooked changes happens in the kidneys. As they age, their kidney function declines1, making it harder to filter waste. That’s means what they eat matters more than ever.

Appeton Wellness 60+ is specially formulated based on the physiological and biological needs of senior 60+. It contains casein protein, which digests slowly, eases the burden on aging kidneys. Unlike us, whose kidneys can efficiently process fast-digesting proteins like whey, our parents’ kidneys struggle to keep up. Too much fast-release protein can overwhelm their kidneys, increasing the risk of further decline. Casein, however, releases protein gradually, providing a steady supply without overloading the kidneys. For less active seniors, this slow-release effect also supports continuous muscle synthesis, helping prevent muscle loss and weakness.

And this isn’t just another oral nutritional supplement – it’s clinically proven2. A study by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) researchers found that elderly who drank Appeton Wellness 60+ (two servings per day, along with their regular diet) experienced remarkable health improvements in just 12 weeks:

  1. Healthier Weight –Many elderly struggle with being underweight, making them vulnerable to illness and slower recovery. The study found that seniors has better appetite and able to gain weight to a normal, healthier range, reducing their risk of infections and hospitalisation.
  2. Stronger Muscle and Better Immunity – Higher pre-albumin levels indicate better nutrition and protein intake. Since protein is crucial for muscles, immunity, and overall body function. Seniors who took Appeton Wellness 60+ were less likely to suffer from muscle loss, weakness and falls.
  3. More Mobility & Independence – With better nutrition, meant they were more active and could take care of themselves, reducing the caregiver burden while improving their quality of life.

For elderly loved one with diabetes, there’s Appeton Wellness 60+ Diabetic which offers additional support, and it is formulated according to the Malaysia Medical Nutrition Therapy Guideline (MNT) for Diabetes Mellitus3. It contains heart-friendly EPA and DHA to protect cardiovascular health, and its low sodium content helps manage blood pressure, knowing that diabetics are at higher risk of hypertension4.

At the end of the day, we all want the same thing – for our parents to age gracefully, stay active and enjoy life. We don’t want them to be confined to a bed, unable to live their golden years to fullest. But caring for them goes beyond just ensuring proper nutrition. It’s also about being there for them – a simple phone call, a visit, or sharing a meal can mean the world to them.

Let’s cherish and care for them, just as they once did for us.

Support their health with Appeton Wellness 60+—because caring isn’t just about providing, it’s about being present.

Learn more: APPETON WELLNESS 60+

References:

  1. Wang, Z., et al (2017). Predicting age by mining electronic medical records with deep learning characterizes differences between chronological and physiological age. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 76, 59–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbi.2017.11.003
  2. Zahara et al., (2013). The Effect Of Nourishing Formula Supplementation On The Nutritional Status, Functional Performance, Cognitive Function And Quality Of Life Of Malnourished Elderly Living In Old Folks Homes, Health Care Sciences Study Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  3. Clinical Practice Guidelines – Management on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 5th Edition, December 2015
  4. Suckling, R.J. et al (2010). Altered dietary salt intake for preventing and treating diabetes kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010;12:CD006763.