How to Help an Elderly Adult Gain Weight
One of the (many) challenges of being a caregiver for an elderly person is helping them maintain a healthy weight....
Continue ReadingOne of the (many) challenges of being a caregiver for an elderly person is helping them maintain a healthy weight....
Continue ReadingIf you’re a senior, you have probably faced a few embarrassing moments that go along with aging. Have you had...
Continue ReadingFor most healthy adults, swallowing is reflexive, something you don’t have to think about. But after reaching a certain age,...
Continue ReadingGaining weight as you age tends to be one of those things that everyone just assumes is inevitable. Luckily this...
Continue ReadingAnorexia may be commonly associated with young people but older adults are equally at risk. Anxiety and depression are common...
Continue ReadingThere is no clearly defined age that says you have become a senior citizen. Most people consider themselves seniors when...
Continue ReadingLow Sodium Levels in the Elderly When blood sodium levels become dangerously low, a condition called hyponatremia can occur. Sodium...
Continue ReadingHardly a commercial break during your favorite show goes by without an ad for some sort of nutritional drink. A...
Continue ReadingA diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, and other nutrients becomes even more important as people age. But does that mean...
Continue ReadingBecause there are countless reasons a person might need a feeding tube, the range of advantages and disadvantages can be...
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