Understanding Lack of Appetite in Older Adults: Common Causes and Solutions

You’ve just made a big batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. Your house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to dig in. However, while you are savoring not merely the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her bowl. And it is not the first time. Recently […]

Home Care Helps Older Diabetics Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices

If you or someone you love is amongst the nearly 16 million seniors diagnosed with diabetes, you already know firsthand how challenging the disease can be to manage. Between medications, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and more, a person with diabetes, and older diabetics in particular, can very quickly become overwhelmed. And perhaps the most […]

The Many Health Benefits for Seniors of a High-Fiber Diet

If an older adult you know is more inclined to indulge in the many junk and fast food choices that are so readily available, he or she is in good company. While these foods are convenient, they are frequently high in calories, fat and cholesterol and lack fiber and other key nutrients that are important […]

Good Nutrition Never Gets Old! The Importance of a Balanced Diet for the Elderly

Remember family dinners at Grandma’s house? The tantalizing scents wafting through the kitchen would draw everyone in to assemble at the table to enjoy her home cooking. There was always an abundance of leftovers for future meals or late-night snacks. However, for many older adults, these kinds of family meals are few and far between. […]

A Healthy Diet for Older Adults: Making Nutritious Food Choices on a Budget

We know the value of adhering to a healthy and balanced diet for older adults; however, knowing and doing are commonly worlds apart. For seniors, it is even more essential to steer clear of the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, frequently harder. For most seniors, lifestyle options are influenced by various factors: […]