Elderly Parents and Eating

Elderly parents often develop eating problems like pickiness, digestive disturbances and lack of appetite. Sometimes these eating problems are a sign of underlying medical issues. Learn more.

Articles About Elderly Parents Eating

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.
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.
'Healthy' Foods That Elderly People Should Never Eat
Certain foods contain germs that can easily make elderly people very sick, causing food-borne illness, also known as food poisoning. Here is a list of foods that elderly people should avoid.
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.
6 Vital Nutrition Tips for Your Elderly Parents
Nutrition tips for a healthy diet in an elderly person. These guidelines can help boost and maintain an elders health.
How To Tell if Parents Are Ready for Assisted Living
How to tell if its time to move your elderly mother or father to assisted living and answer the question caregivers often ask: Does my parent need assisted living?

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Q&A with the Experts on Elderly Parents Eating

Mom lives alone and looks severely malnourished. How do I know if she's eating?
Elderly nutrition is very important because without eating elderly can easily get malnourished. As seniors age, eating becomes more of a chore than a pleasure for some elderly people.
How do I get my sick elderly mother to eat when she refuses?
Senior nutrition is a concern for many families. The first step is to have an open, honest conversation about your parent's diet, nutrition and eating habits.
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.

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