{"id":5430,"date":"2019-11-12T14:56:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T14:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/preventing-foodborne-illnesses-in-senior-years\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T19:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:16:54","slug":"preventing-foodborne-illnesses-in-senior-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/preventing-foodborne-illnesses-in-senior-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria Senior Health: Preventing Foodborne Illnesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/11\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T141348.477-819x1024.png\" alt=\"A Roast Chicken dinner laid out on a table | Victoria Senior Health: Preventing Foodborne Illnesses | Comfort Keepers Victoria | BLOG POST\" class=\"wp-image-6494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/11\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T141348.477-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/11\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T141348.477-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/11\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T141348.477-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/11\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T141348.477.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About Avoiding Foodborne Illness<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Preventing Foodborne Illnesses<\/strong> | Despite increased food safety regulations, foodborne illnesses are still a major health risk, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that they affect almost 48 million people in the US every single year. The most common culprits are fish, dairy, and chicken, combined amounting to nearly 40% of all cases of foodborne illnesses in the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Seniors are at a higher risk of developing foodborne illnesses and they often need much more time to recover than younger adults. Older adults are more prone to foodborne illnesses due to weakened immune systems and other bodily functions as well as prolonged medication use that just decreases the body\u2019s natural defense against illnesses of any kind.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tips for Seniors: Preventing Foodborne Illnesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While contracting foodborne illnesses in senior years can be very dangerous, there are fortunately ways to prevent their development. Here are some recommendations from the US Food and Drug Administration when it comes to purchasing foods at the grocery store:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not buy products with damaged packaging like dented or leaky cans or cracked jars<\/li>\n<li>Place meats and seafood in separate bags to avoid their juices dripping onto other food<\/li>\n<li>Always look at the product dating and do not purchase foods that are nearing their expiration dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Here Are Nine Useful Tips for Food Handling and Preparation:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Always thoroughly wash hands with warm water and soap for a minimum of 20 seconds before handling any type of food<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #2:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Sanitize surfaces that come into contact with food<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #3:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Wash fruits and vegetables with water<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #4:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Separate meats and seafood from other foods to prevent cross-contamination<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Use separate cutting boards for raw foods and other types of food (veggies, bread\u2026)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Use a food thermometer to make sure your food is properly cooked<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Make sure that your fridge\u2019s temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit at all times<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Place perishable foods in the fridge within 2 hours of cooking<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Only thaw food in the fridge, cold water or microwave<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Keep Seniors Safe While Eating Out:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not order foods with uncooked ingredients<\/li>\n<li>If you do not like the look of your food, ask to have it sent back<\/li>\n<li>Place any leftovers in your fridge within 2 hours of leaving the restaurant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Victoria, BC, is Comfort Keepers\u00ae<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firstly, if you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. We offer senior care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aging in place means keeping seniors happy and healthy at home. Comfort Keepers\u00ae trained caregivers provide seniors with the highest quality of life possible. In particular, our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/senior-care-services\/interactive-caregiving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria In-Home Caregivers Can Help with Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients&#8217; needs. Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit. Our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Senior Homecare in Victoria, BC<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our unique services offer families respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care. To learn more, contact the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Comfort Keepers Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria is Proud to Provide Senior Care and Home Care Services to Keep Seniors Safe in Their Homes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are searching for home care near you, we can help! Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria can provide home care for Victoria and surrounding areas. Service territory includes Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria has achieved Exemplary Standing accreditation from <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\"><b>Accreditation Canada<\/b><\/a><b>. This accreditation, a rigorous evaluation of organizational processes, policies, and procedures against established quality standards by industry experts, signifies that Comfort Keepers&#8217; offices have successfully met or surpassed the stringent benchmarks for Home Care companies as defined by Accreditation Canada.<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About Avoiding Foodborne Illness Preventing Foodborne Illnesses | Despite increased food safety regulations, foodborne illnesses are still a major health risk, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that they affect almost 48 million people in the US every single year. 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