Senior Nutrition
The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Arthritis
Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can help manage arthritis symptoms and potentially slow disease progression. What should you eat?
How to Encourage Mom to Eat More | Season 1, Episode 10
Having trouble encouraging your senior loved one to eat? Worried about their lack of appetite? This week's Ask-A-Nurse episode offers tips!
Are Vitamin Patches a Good Choice for Seniors?
Did you know that 70% of those age 65 and older take a multivitamin or mineral supplement? According to an article in Harvard Health Publishing, "Multivitamin supplementation is low risk and low cost, and it helps…
Prevent, Detect & Treat Dehydration in Seniors – The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Why is hydration so important? The answer is simple: the body is made mostly of water. And all its systems — from the cardiovascular system to the lymphatic system — need adequate fluids to function. For…
7 Ways to Make Eating Healthy Easier for Elderly Adults
Here are our best practices for making healthy eating simpler for elderly adults.
Finding a Low Sodium Diet for Older Adults
If you are over the age of 50, then you should be eating 2,300 mg of sodium per day (or less). If you have high blood pressure, the max sodium amount is 1,500 mg per day.…
7 Tips on How to Eat Healthy This Summer
Learn easy ways to eat healthy this summer by shopping at your local farmer’s market!
How to Start Eating Right
Maintaining a healthy diet is extremely important- especially for Caregivers. Find out how to get started with healthy eating.
Healthy Snack Options for Aging Adults
While it's okay to have some sweet treats this holiday season, moderation is important. Here are some suggestions of healthy snack options for aging adults.
The Best Meal Delivery Services for Aging Adults
Meal delivery services, such as meals on wheels, may offer independence or convenience for caregivers caring for an aging loved one.