Understanding Why Seniors Lose Their Appetite
You’ve just made a big batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to enjoy a bowl. However, while you are savoring not just the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her own bowl. And it is not the first […]
Senior Wellness: Top Healthy Foods for the Heart
There are lots of visual reminders this time of the year that prompt us to think about that tremendously vital organ that works around the clock to keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, boxes of candy, and cards. Because it’s also American Heart Month, it’s a great time to learn about […]
Senior Care Helps Diabetics Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
If you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million older adults diagnosed with diabetes, you no doubt know firsthand how challenging the disease is to manage. Between prescription drugs, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and much more, a person with diabetes can easily become overwhelmed. And maybe the most challenging barrier to […]
The Benefits of Fiber and How to Get More in a Senior’s Diet
If a senior loved one in your life is more inclined to indulge in the various junk and fast food choices which are so readily accessible, they are in excellent company. While these sorts of foods are convenient, they are usually full of calories, cholesterol and fat and lack fiber as well as other key […]
Why Healthy Eating for the Elderly Is Important
Remember family dinners at Grandma’s house? The tantalizing scents wafting out from the kitchen would draw everyone in to gather at the table to savor her home cooking. There was always an abundance of leftovers for future meals or late-night snacks. However, healthy eating for the elderly may be inconsistent. The day-to-day reality may be […]
Senior Nutrition Guidelines: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
We all know the importance of adhering to a healthy diet; all the same, knowing and doing are frequently worlds apart. For aging parents, following senior nutrition guidelines is even more crucial to prevent the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, typically more challenging. For many older adults, lifestyle choices are subject to […]