A balanced diet: the key to wellbeing in later life

Good nutrition helps prevent illness, maintain muscle mass and keep energy levels up. With age, appetite, chewing and the need for certain nutrients change, so the diet has to adapt.

Keys to a healthy diet for older people

• Enough protein at every meal to preserve muscle.
• Hydration: the sense of thirst decreases with age, so water, herbal teas and broths should be offered throughout the day.
• Fibre from fruit, vegetables and pulses for healthy digestion.
• Calcium and vitamin D for strong bones.
• Adapted textures when chewing or swallowing is difficult.

Our own kitchen

At Augusta Park our chefs cook every dish daily in the home's kitchen, using fresh produce. Menus follow medical guidance: diabetic, low-salt, soft or puréed diets, among others.

Eating is also a social moment

The restaurant is a meeting place. Eating in company, in a pleasant atmosphere with good service, improves appetite and mood.

If your relative needs a special diet, mention it during your visit and our team will explain how we adapt it.