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Most of us don’t get enough fiber each day. Maybe we aren’t sure how much is enough or which foods will add fiber to our plate. It is especially important for seniors to include fiber in their diet, not only to maintain bowel health but also to reduce the risk of developing or worsening conditions such as heart disease, … Read more

Poor nutrition among our senior loved ones is a concern for many family caregivers. Did you know it is estimated that one in six seniors in the nation are hungry every day? That’s a real call for action! Unfortunately, hunger may be a problem for many seniors whose family members don’t realize it so aren’t … Read more

Taking medication properly is vital for our senior loved ones with chronic disease, especially when treating diabetes. Medication is essential in controlling diabetes, so it is important seniors and their caregivers know how to take it, understand what type of drug is being prescribed, how medications impact eating and activity, and other health concerns. Some seniors will take more … Read more

Physical activity is one of the health goals we are all being encouraged to strive to make a part of our every day lives. Working out in the gym may not fit into the lifestyle or even abilities of many of our senior loved ones but… Who wouldn’t want to do exercises while enjoying a refreshing swim … Read more

All of us, but especially our senior loved ones, need to stay hydrated in the heat of summer. Spending time in excessive heat can lead to dehydration from fluid loss through sweat. It’s isn’t just about being thirsty. Becoming dehydrated from summer heat can lead to dangerous conditions for aging seniors (and us too) such as … Read more

Healthy aging is something we hope that our senior loved ones are doing and we will do ourselves someday. But just what is it? Healthy aging is defined by some as the development and maintenance of optimal mental, social and physical well-being and function in older adults. EuroHealthNet and Swedish Institute of Public Health refer to healthy aging as … Read more

Family caregivers face challenges every day when caring for a person with dementia. Family caregivers want senior loved ones to be happy and healthy, whether it’s Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with lewy bodies, Parkinson’s dementia or some other progressive, degenerative neurological condition. This can take a real toll on caregivers. We know that and have … Read more

For years we’ve heard we should be reducing the amount of fat in our diets. Your senior loved one’s healthcare team may have told them to change their eating habits for their health. Maybe yours has too! More recently, we are told how important it is to reduce the amount of saturated fat we eat. Did you know … Read more