Senior Nutrition

Seniors have nutrition needs that differ from the vast majority of the population. Nutrition plays a key role in the management and prevention of many common senior illnesses. Explore nutrition information and tips that will keep an aging parent healthy.

Articles About Senior Nutrition

Planning Seniors' Meals: Avoiding the Hidden Traps of Food Labels
How to read food labels so elderly people with medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis eat a healthy diet.
Think Twice About Giving Elders Nutritional Drinks or Shakes
Nutrition drinks are marketed heavily, but should they be used as meal replacement for elders who refuse to eat? Beware: They can cause bad reactions for elderly people who are on medication.
How Seniors Can Lower Their Cholesterol
Ways to help your elderly loved ones lower their cholesterol and lead a healthier life.
Teeth and Mouth Care for Seniors
Taking care of the teeth and mouth is crucial at any age. Here are some tips for caregivers to help their aging parents maintain good oral hygiene.
Living With an Arrhythmia
How to manage arrhythmia and help prevent complications that could lead to heart attack or stroke.
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.

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Q&A with the Experts on Senior Nutrition

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.

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News about Senior Nutrition

New Nutrition Labels Could Mean Less Confusion, Better Choices for Seniors
Nutritional label proposed changes would be helpful for seniors to determine calorie and nutrient amounts.

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