Figuring Out Causes of Loss of Appetite in Elderly Loved Ones
You have just made a big batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells yummy, and you can’t wait to eat. Yet while you are savoring not only the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is just stirring the food around in her bowl. And it is not the first time. Lately […]
How the Right Food Choices Can Help Seniors Maintain Heart Health
There are many visual reminders around this time of year that prompt us to think about that tremendously vital organ that works around the clock to help keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, boxes of candy, and cards. Since it’s also American Heart Month, it’s an ideal time to take steps […]
Senior Care Services Can Help Older Diabetics Make Healthier Diet Choices
If you or someone you love is one of the nearly 16 million older adults diagnosed with diabetes, you understand firsthand how challenging the disease can be to manage. Between prescription drugs, changes in lifestyle, daily glucose tests, and much more, a diabetic can quickly become overwhelmed. And perhaps the most difficult hurdle to conquer […]
The Numerous Benefits of a Fiber-Rich Diet for Seniors
If the seniors in your life is more inclined to indulge in the numerous junk and fast food choices that are readily available, they are in good company. Even though these foods are convenient, they are frequently high in calories, cholesterol and fat and lack fiber and other essential nutrients that are necessary to nourish […]
Overcome Common Hurdles to Older Adult Nutrition with These Tips
Remember family dinners at Grandma’s house? The tantalizing scents wafting from the kitchen would draw everyone in to gather at the table to enjoy her home cooking. There were always plenty of leftovers for future meals or late-night snacks. Yet for many seniors, these types of family meals are infrequent. Older adult nutrition can be […]
Food for Seniors: Making Nutritious Choices on a Budget
We all know the importance of following a healthy diet plan; nonetheless, knowing and doing are commonly worlds apart. For senior loved ones, it is even more important to prevent the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, frequently more difficult. For a lot of older adults, lifestyle choices are influenced by an assortment […]
Senior Nutrition: Fueling Your Body
This year we have been very blessed to have a cooler summer than most. While trying to keep an eye on our loved ones, it is important to make sure we are taking care of ourselves first. One of the ways we can help ourselves be healthier is by giving our bodies the fuel we […]