by Jess Heydlauf | Feb 9, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
10 Ways to Incorporate More Fiber into Your Diet Fiber is an important factor in maintaining a healthy digestive system. As you age, your body naturally carries more weight, and your digestive system slows down. Seniors have slower metabolisms, less muscle mass, and...
by Krista Scarlett | Nov 15, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
10 Diabetes-Friendly Foods for Seniors When you have diabetes, what you eat matters a lot. Nothing is completely off-limits, but you should opt for certain foods while limiting others to manage your blood sugar levels. Like anyone following a healthy lifestyle, eating...
by Krista Scarlett | Oct 7, 2021 | Nutrition & Dining
Healthy Recipes Using Fall Produce As we enter fall, there is an abundance of in-season vegetables and fruits perfect for creating delicious meals. But delicious doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. Aging means your metabolism slows down, and you require more nutrients...
by Renee Youssef | Jun 10, 2021 | Caregiver Support, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining, Senior Living
Headaches in Seniors Headaches are one of the most common medical conditions in the United States among all age groups. In fact, between 50 to 75 percent of adults globally report having a headache in the last 12 months. Attributed to a number of causes, headaches...
by Renee Youssef | May 13, 2021 | Caregiver Support, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining, Senior Living
Oral Health for Seniors As summer beckons, it’s a good time to review the latest tips and information about good oral health for seniors. You may question whether you are doing everything you can to care for your smile properly. As local health department and CDC...
by Renee Youssef | Mar 24, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining
Colorectal Cancer Can Be 90 Percent Curable Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, occurs in the colon or rectum. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Take this opportunity to reflect how your diet, lifestyle, and age may present risk...
