by Krista Scarlett | Jun 29, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
Healthy Nutrition As You Age Diet and healthy nutrition go hand in hand, especially as you get older. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), many diseases that seniors suffer are a result of a poor diet. These include cancers of the prostate, colon, and...
by Krista Scarlett | Mar 12, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
10 Budget-Friendly, Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors As you age, your definition of healthy eating changes, too. For example, as you get older, your metabolism slows down, so you need fewer calories than you once did. You may also need more of certain nutrients like...
by Krista Scarlett | Feb 20, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining, Senior Fitness
9 Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease and share a few heart-healthy tips for seniors. Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans. It kills more people than all...
by Margretta Buckley | Jan 28, 2020 | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nutrition & Dining, Respite Care, Senior Safety
10 Benefits of Assisted Living Facilities You know your loved one better than anyone. Deciding they may need support beyond what you can provide is a difficult decision. If you’re struggling to get mom or dad the care they need, assisted living facilities are a solid...
by Krista Scarlett | Jul 12, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining, Senior Safety
What Seniors Need to Know About Herbal Supplements & Prescription Medications July is Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month. It’s a time to educate seniors, families, and health professionals about herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals, and other...
by Chelsea Schonhaut | Jun 20, 2016 | Assisted Living, Nutrition & Dining, Resident Stories
Grand Oaks Resident Elaine Light Has a Taste for Fine Dining When Elaine Light, 94, was considering an assisted living residence, the No. 1 deciding factor was “absolutely the food,” she says bluntly. With Taste on Wheels, a Taste of D.C. produced food truck series...
