Choosing a Healthy Eating Pattern

This is the fifth and final of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com.  We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them.  Those under a physician’s care, especially seniors, should consult a physician before making significant changes in their diet. Seniors struggle each day with how … Read more

Meeting Our Parents — All Over Again!

Many of us are caregivers to our senior parents.  Some of us are trying to do this from a distance and realize that it is very difficult to meet the needs of aging parents that way and still be comfortable that they are safe. As a result we have decided to move to be nearer … Read more

Vacationing with Senior Loved Ones

Is your senior planning a spring trip or summer vacation?  Are they going alone, with a group of friends, with a church group, with family members or with YOU? No matter who they go with on a trip, as they age there may be pitfalls for everyone to be prepared to overcome. What you need … Read more

Senior Diets Should Include These Foods – More from the Dietitian

This is the fourth of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com.  We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them.  Those under a physician’s care, especially seniors, should consult a physician before making significant changes in their diet. Caregivers of seniors continue to seek ways to improve the … Read more

Caregivers, Seniors’ Safety is In Your Hands

This week we celebrate National Patient Safety.  As seniors and those that care for seniors, we are always worried about safety.  We worry our homes are safe, we worry about our seniors driving, we worry about our seniors falling and we worry about our seniors eating right. We also worry about what could happen to … Read more

Seniors Connect to Technology and Love It!

I had the opportunity recently to speak to a large group of seniors.  They were independent and actively engaged in their community, church and with each other. They come together monthly to share fellowship, friendship, learn something new from a community speaker and enjoy a meal cooked by one of their members.  The group brings with them … Read more

A Dietitian Explains ~ Reducing Foods for Better Health

This is the third of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com.  We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them.  Those under a physician’s care, especially seniors, should consult a physician before making significant changes in their diet. Together we are continuing to learn about the recommendations made … Read more

Lose Weight to Gain Health – A Dietitian on the Dietary Guidelines

This is the second of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com.  We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them.  Those under a physician’s care, especially seniors, should consult a physician before starting an exercise program or making significant changes in diet. We all know … Read more