Understanding Loss of Appetite in Older Adults

You have just made a huge batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. Your house smells delicious, and you cannot wait to eat. However, while you are delighting in not only the taste but the memories the meal conjures, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her own bowl. And it’s not the first time. […]

Top Foods for Improving Senior Heart Health

There are plenty of visual reminders during this time of the year that prompt us to think about that exceedingly vital organ that works around the clock to help keep us healthy! Store shelves are overflowing with heart-shaped balloons, cards, and boxes of candy. Since it’s also American Heart Month, it is the perfect time […]

How Home Care Helps Improve Health for Seniors with Diabetes

If you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million seniors with diabetes, you no doubt know firsthand how challenging the condition can be to deal with. Between prescription drugs, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and so much more, a person with diabetes can very quickly become overwhelmed. And possibly the most challenging […]

Understanding the Many Fiber Benefits for Seniors

If the seniors in your life are more prone to indulge in the various junk and fast food choices that are so readily accessible, they’re in good company. Although these types of foods are fast and easy, they are in many instances full of calories, cholesterol and fat and lack fiber and other essential nutrients […]

Nutrition for Older Adults: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget

We all know the importance of following a healthy and nutritious diet; nonetheless, knowing and doing are frequently worlds apart. For the elderly, it’s even more crucial to steer clear of the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, in many cases tougher. For older adults, lifestyle choices can be impacted by numerous factors: […]