A Guide to Summer Foods for Seniors

Summer is a particularly good time to begin focusing on maintaining a more balanced diet, especially as previous studies indicate that fewer than 15% of older adults consume the recommended amount of daily fruits & vegetables within the USA. 

Keeping Hydrated in the Summer

Keeping seniors properly hydrated is of special concern in the summer when 40% of all heat-related fatalities occur amongst people 65+ in the USA. The elderly become more vulnerable to dehydration due to several factors.

Best Brain Boosting Foods

Here are a sampling of some of the best natural foods for helping to improve memory & learning ability, stave off neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and otherwise maintain overall good brain health.

Spring Health for Seniors: Diet and Allergies

As one ages, the body's ability to notice thirst may decrease and the presence of medications or pre-existing conditions that are more likely to occur in the elderly can also lead to easier dehydration. Dehydration interferes with memory & concentration as well as greatly increases the risk of falling.