Diet and Nutrition for Seniors

Senior Care: Healthy Snacks and Meals for your Elderly Patient

When taking care of an elderly patient, it is always important to check the food he/she eats. Since his/her body needs certain nutrients in order to keep his/her body fit and strong against diseases, proper diet is a must. If a caretaker is look after your old parents or grandparents, it’s important to remind the […]

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Intravenous Nutrient Therapy: The Answer to Better Senior Health?

I would admit that although I am not scared of insects, heights or any type of thing or event that would make women shudder, I hate looking at needles. Whether it’s getting the shots back in grade school or getting hospitalized and having an IV inserted into my hand, my head is instantly filled with […]

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Senior Diet Solutions: Addressing Multiple Health Conditions

Seniors often have multiple conditions resulting in a thorny diet problem. A good example is the combination of heart problems, diabetes, and renal failure. Heart problems and diabetes call for a for a heart-healthy diet low in saturated fat, loaded with vegetables, fruits and whole grains. But when diabetes leads to renal failure, the patient […]

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Brain Food: Eating Right to Fight Alzheimer’s

We’re all familiar with the concept of  “superfoods,” but few people actually know why some foods are so much better than others. Fewer still know that some foods have a direct effect on the brain, reducing inflammation, facilitating communication between cells, and building new neural pathways. Here are some of the best foods to keep […]

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Top Nutrition Tips for Seniors

As you grow older, your body requires some nutrients more than others. This is not because the body requires them at that particular time, but because the absorption ability of your body has changed. In addition, certain foods or food groups will help prevent diseases and ensure a comprehensive diet plan. For this reason, it […]

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