Good
nutrition is vitally important, no matter the age. If you have a senior loved one who is struggling to overcome age-related
nutrition barriers,
contact the Fort Madison, IA home care team at
Advanced Home Health Care. We can plan and prepare delicious, healthy meals and help improve your loved one’s
nutrition in a number of ways!…
Read More In our last blog post, we shared some
age-related issues that can keep older adults from eating well, but what about when unhealthy eating habits lead to cognitive impairment? Mal
nutrition in seniors is more common than you may realize. According to the National Resource on
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging, as many as 35 to 50% of the…
Read More other, it can be tough to gauge how healthy senior parents actually are. One of the leading aspects of concern in growing older is a decline in dietary behaviors resulting in
poor senior nutrition. If you’re concerned that your aging loved ones may not be getting appropriate nutrients to stay healthy and well, the following quick assessment can help…
Read More Learn how your
nutritional needs change as you age. We all know that a nutritious diet is crucial for a healthy body. What many people don’t know, however, is
how your nutritional needs change as you age. Analysts at Tufts University have created the MyPlate system, an enhancement on the former food pyramid, which provides updated and improved
nutritional…
Read More …in a new tab)”>Winfield Senior
Nutrition Center
114 N. Locust St., Winfield, IA 52659319-257-6921 <a href=”https://www.iowaaging.gov/area-agencies-aging” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener” aria-label=”Winfield Iowa Area Agencies on Aging 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5000 (opens in a…
Read More …Health Care’s fully trained and experienced caregivers provide professional assistance in private homes, assisted or independent living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or rehab centers. To further assist you, we’ve compiled some helpful local resources below:
Danville Senior Nutrition Center 114 N. Locust St., Winfield, IA 52659 319-257-6921
Danville Iowa Area Agencies on Aging 410 E. Washington St., Iowa…
Read More …Without these cells, sugar from the food an individual consumes cannot be removed out of the blood and starts to build up. When sugar develops within the blood rather than in the body’s cells, the cells start to starve for
nutrition, causing other systems within the person’s body to work to provide energy to keep the body running. As indicated…
Read More …To start, it’s beneficial to keep these Parkinson’s-specific tips in mind:
- Nutrition: A healthy diet helps decrease cell loss in an individual with Parkinson’s. Consuming antioxidants, such as those found in green tea, blueberries, broccoli, spinach, beans, and some varieties of nuts, can help fight against oxidative stress.
- Chewing and Swallowing: Those with Parkinson’s commonly have some degree of
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