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Category: Eating Well

Dementia and Dehydration: Potential Links, Risk Factors, and Tips To Stay Hydrated

If your senior loved one is experiencing the life-changing effects of dementia, then you know how seemingly small variations in one’s activities and environment can present drastic challenges. This very fact indicates a corresponding truth that can be a source of comfort: simple adjustments can be very effective in improving quality of life. Hydration is…
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Feeding Tubes for the Elderly: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Nutritional Intervention

Living with a feeding tube can sometimes be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re an elderly person who’s interested in an assisted living community.  Sometimes the need for a feeding tube is unavoidable, and unfortunately, many senior communities are not equipped to take in residents that require tube feeding. In our guide, we explain: The…
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Common Nutrition Concerns for the Elderly: How Nutritional Needs Change as We Age

Are you finding yourself losing interest in food? Perhaps you’re noticing changes in your appetite or taste preferences. It’s natural to feel concerned about these changes and their impact on your health.   As a caregiver, you also may be concerned about your loved one’s declining nutritional intake. Balancing caregiving responsibilities while also ensuring proper…
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Soft Foods for Seniors With Swallowing Issues

Easy to Swallow Foods for Elderly Individuals to Help Manage Dysphagia Do you or a loved one have trouble swallowing? Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with dysphagia?  Food or liquids may be difficult for some older adults to swallow. Dysphagia is a serious condition that could lead to malnutrition, dehydration, or aspiration…
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How to Boost Appetite in the Elderly

Top Tips to Stimulate Appetite in the Elderly When we’re young, one whiff of delicious food is all it takes to stimulate our appetites. Unfortunately, as we age, our appetite changes and oftentimes, seniors are left struggling to meet their nutritional needs. The foods they used to enjoy no longer sound appealing, and aches and…
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Creating Heart-Healthy Diets for Seniors

Heart-Healthy Diet for Seniors: What To Eat & What Not To Eat  Has your doctor recommended a heart-healthy diet, and you have no idea where to begin?  Does the term “heart-healthy” confuse you? It’s understandable — when hearing the words “heart-healthy diet,” many people become concerned and are unsure where to begin.  Whether you have…

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