Nightingale Facility

Nightingale Facility Are you still young at heart and mobile? Nightingale offers lovely, fully furnished rooms, daily meals, laundry and more to the elderly.

18/10/2025

Our lovely summer garden and pool for residents to enjoy 🌻

11/10/2025

Nutrition Tips for the Elderly – Best Foods for Aging Bodies

The importance of eating the right foods for seniors cannot be overemphasized. As the body ages, it needs more nutrient-dense foods to function optimally. Medically, it’s proven that metabolism slows with age—making it essential to consume more nutrients while avoiding empty calories.

As a trusted home healthcare service provider with a focus on elderly care, Munez Healthcare Limited recommends the following:

1. Focus on Nutrient-Dense Foods
Best Choices:
• Leafy greens (spinach, kale, collards) – rich in vitamins K, C, and folate
• Berries – high in antioxidants
• Sweet potatoes – rich in fiber and vitamin A
• Whole grains (oats, brown rice, quinoa) – support digestion and blood sugar control

2. Prioritize Protein for Muscle Maintenance
Best Choices:
• Eggs
• Lean meats (chicken, turkey)
• Fish (especially oily fish like salmon or sardines)
• Legumes and lentils
• Greek yogurt or cottage cheese

3. Strengthen Bones with Calcium and Vitamin D
Best Choices:
• Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt)
• Fortified plant-based milks (almond, soy with added calcium and vitamin D)
• Canned fish with bones (salmon, sardines)
• Dark leafy greens (bok choy, broccoli)

4. Support Brain Health
Best Choices:
• Fatty fish
• Nuts and seeds (walnuts, flaxseed)
• Blueberries
• Turmeric
• Avocados

5. Stay Hydrated
Hydration Tips:
• Sip water throughout the day
• Include herbal teas and soups
• Eat water-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and oranges

6. Limit Added Sugar and Sodium
Healthy Alternatives:
• Use herbs and spices instead of salt
• Choose whole fruits over fruit juices
• Read food labels and go for low-sodium options

Munez Healthcare Limited is here to support your loved ones with personalized, compassionate home care services. Let us help them thrive—right in the comfort of their home.

11/10/2025

Hearing “you have breast cancer” can turn your world upside down. 💔
It can be both physically, and mentally challenging.
It is not just a physical battle but an emotional one too.

But you don't need to face it alone. Talk to a healthcare provider, a counsellor and someone you trust.
Support can make all the difference!

11/10/2025

Be aware of common breast cancer symptoms. Early diagnosis of generally increases the chances of successful treatment. People with an abnormal breast lump should seek medical care, even if the lump does not hurt.

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Delicious, hearty meals served daily at Nightingale 🤤
20/08/2025

Delicious, hearty meals served daily at Nightingale 🤤

19/08/2025

Pos beskikbaar vir afgetrede Staf verpleegster in Bellville. Kontak Sr Heynemann by 082 8047542

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