Whether you’re looking for home care in Potomac, including Bethesda, Olney or Silver Spring, or in Fairfax County VA, including McLean or Reston, nutrition for your loved ones should be top of mind. Our caregivers will try to work nutritious meals and snacks into every day – depending on what is available around the house. …
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No matter your age, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your health and keep your body well. Unsurprisingly, nutrition and exercise are at the top of that list. Have you heard of Ginette Bedard? At age 68, she began running as her new hobby. By age 86, she has now run …
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According to eatright.org, as people get older, their bodies have different nutritional needs. From eating more fiber-rich foods to getting enough Vitamin B12 and Calcium, here are some of the special nutrient needs of older adults. Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age. As we get older our bodies have …
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Dehydration is an issue for many seniors and for the caregivers who surround them. How do you make sure your loved one drinks enough water? Do other beverages count? And how do you detect dehydration? These are some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to dehydration. This article, by BetterHealthWhileAging.net discusses whats to …
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Aging.com in Elderly Nutrition 101 and ten foods that will help seniors stay healthy. According to reports by World Health Organization (WHO), a majority of the diseases that older people suffer are as a result of lack of proper diet. For instance, fat in food is linked cancer of the prostate, colon, and pancreas. Degenerative …
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Outdoor cookouts are one of the joys of summer. Here are some suggestions from experts in the culinary and elder care fields about crafting a senior cookout menu. Summer cookouts are all about serving casual, crowd-pleasing food, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. However, when it comes to …
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While there’s no single diet to follow for arthritis, including anti-inflammatory foods in a senior’s diet can help restore the body’s natural defenses. Here’s a look at the foods to avoid: Fried and processed AGEs Sugars and refined carbs Dairy Alcohol and tobacco Salt and preservatives Corn oil Bottom line Inflammatory foods “Arthritis” is a …
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Cutting back on salt is a very important step we can take to reduce our risk of hypertension (high blood pressure)—and to actually lower it if our numbers are already too high. But we Americans do love our salt. Will our food taste bland if we leave the salt box in the cabinet and hide …
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For more information on Healthy Eating. A Well-Balanced Diet Healthy eating is an important part of staying healthy as you age. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, stay energized, and get the nutrients you need. It also lowers your risk of developing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. According to …
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Many caregivers worry whether their parents are eating enough and getting a balanced diet. These are valid concerns, given that appetite decreases for older adults as they become less physically active. The diminishment of taste and smell also dampens the desire to eat. Food just doesn’t taste as good. When Is it Time to …
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