Elderly Eating Issues

Both obesity and undernourishment can be problems for seniors, who often don't eat a healthy diet. Other problems include excessive pickiness and gastrointestinal issues that can make eating unpleasant. Learn more about elderly eating issues.

Articles About Elderly Eating Issues

Celiac Disease in the Elderly
Celiac disease in the elderly can be easily managed by following a proper diet. Doctor's today are seeing cases of celiac disease or gluten intolerance in the elderly.
Five Tips for Avoiding Mealtime Misery
Mealtimes can can be difficult for an elderly person and their caregiver. Five tips for avoiding mealtime misery will help your elderly loved one get the nutrition they need.
5 Medical Conditions that Affect Dentures
Dentures, gums and overall oral hygiene are all common medical concerns that can affect the health of elderly people.
Quick and Healthy Foods for Picky Eaters
Having trouble getting your loved one to eat? Here are some tasty, easy-to-prepare foods to have on hand at all times for picky eaters and elderly people who won't eat.
Ten Reasons Why Your Aging Parent May Not Be Eating Properly
Here are ten reasons why seniors sometimes don’t eat properly, and some suggestions for how you as their caregiver can help them overcome this challenge.
Problems with Sense of Smell in the Elderly
Problems with smell become more common as we get older. Here are some tips for caregivers to deal with an elderly parent's loss of smell.
Loss of Taste in the Elderly
When an elderly person loses taste, it can cause a loss of appetite, weight loss, poor nutrition, weakened immunity, and even death. Here is how to manage loss of taste in the elderly.

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Q&A with the Experts on Elderly Eating Issues

Dad eats everything in sight - how do I get him to stop?
I had the same problem with my father. I fed him well and kept all healthy snacks available, but he'd say he was starving to death all the time.
What kinds of physical therapy and rehabilitation are available for the elderly?
There are three main types of rehabilitation for elderly people: physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

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