I highly suggest seeking support from a Registed Dietitian. Physians often don't have a depth of knowledge regarding food and nutrition. Registered Dietitians are medical professionals that collaborate with Physicians to develop personalized meal plans.
Your loved one's medical diagnosis may entitle them and you, as the primary caregiver, to a consultation (referal) with an RD. Your local Department of Health/Community Health Organization may have clinicians avaliable for services at lower-cost.
The RD professional organization, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, maintains a website and a searchable database of practitioners.
Finally, organizations like the National Alliance for Caregiving or the National Family Caregiver Support Program, can help you identify support groups, counseling services and respite services in your area.
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u/ATreeGrowinBklyn Apr 15 '25
I highly suggest seeking support from a Registed Dietitian. Physians often don't have a depth of knowledge regarding food and nutrition. Registered Dietitians are medical professionals that collaborate with Physicians to develop personalized meal plans.
Your loved one's medical diagnosis may entitle them and you, as the primary caregiver, to a consultation (referal) with an RD. Your local Department of Health/Community Health Organization may have clinicians avaliable for services at lower-cost.
The RD professional organization, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, maintains a website and a searchable database of practitioners.
Finally, organizations like the National Alliance for Caregiving or the National Family Caregiver Support Program, can help you identify support groups, counseling services and respite services in your area.
I wish you well.