Healthy Tips for Seniors: Celebrating National Nutrition Month
Learn about the importance of a balanced diet, incorporating nutrient-rich foods, and more as we highlight National Nutrition Month.
Cozy and Nourishing: Winter Food Ideas for Older Adults
Read on for a variety of delicious recipes tailored to meet the nutritional needs of older adults during the colder months.
Personalize Your Senior’s Diet During National Nutrition Month
Aging-in-place seniors that become malnourished oftentimes face unique health challenges that place their independence at risk. March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to learn about ways to personalize your loved one’s plate so their body gets the nutrition it needs.
Why is Proper Nutrition So Important for Aging in Place Seniors?
Some of the main reasons why elders get malnourished include depression, impaired dentition and a lack of nutritious food in the home. For those seniors who are aging in place proper nutrition is so important for maintaining their quality of life and independence.
5 Healthy Snacks for Malnourished Seniors
If you’re serving as a caregiver for an elderly loved one who’s not eating like they should, it can be challenging to find snacks for them that are both healthy and appetizing. To assist your efforts, here are 5 tasty and nutritious and healthy snacks your senior might enjoy.
Nutrition Tips for Seniors
When serving as a caregiver for a senior loved one with dietary deficiencies, it can be challenging to meet their nutritional needs as they continue aging in place at home. Starting with what a balanced diet looks like, there are several reliable ways to supply a senior with the nutritious foods they need.
What can a Home Care Worker Do for Me?
As seniors get older, it can become more and more challenging to handle daily tasks and to manage living independently in a single-family home. A retirement community, assisted living center or nursing home are always options, of course, but many times seniors want to spend this season late in life in the places they love and doing the things they enjoy most.
The Changing Nutritional Needs of Seniors
The nutritional needs of seniors may change as their body undergoes several physiological changes. And as a result, dietary adjustments must be made in order to keep them healthy and active for many years to come. Let’s take a look now at what some of those changes mean.
First In Care is Hosting a Food Drive with The Food Bank of Manatee
Do you know the look of hunger? Most of the time, it is difficult to see. Yet, 43% of households in Manatee County are living below the poverty level. One out of seven adults and one out of four children are food insecure, which means they do not have consistent access to adequate food. With [...]