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.

Thanksgiving Recipes for Seniors

This is the time of year when friends & family tend to gather around the dinner table and when it comes to preparing meals suitable for senior loved ones a few guidelines should be kept in mind.

Helping Your Aged Loved One Maintain Their Weight

As your loved ones get older, they may be less motivated to eat and more prone to weight loss. This can be expedited by loss of smell and taste, as this obviously makes food less enjoyable and can contribute to a loss of interest in eating.