Understanding and Managing Appetite Decline in Seniors

You’ve just made a large batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. Your house smells delectable, and you can’t wait to dig in. But while you are enjoying not merely the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her bowl. And it’s not the first time. Lately her […]

Improve Heart Health With These Top Foods for Seniors

There are plenty of visual reminders around this time of year to bring to mind that vital organ that works around the clock to keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, boxes of candy, and cards. Since it’s also American Heart Month, it is the perfect time to take steps to help […]

Home Health Care Services Helps Seniors with Diabetes Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices

If you or someone you love is amongst the nearly 16 million older adults diagnosed with diabetes, you know firsthand how challenging the disease can be to manage. Between medications, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and much more, seniors with diabetes can easily become overwhelmed. And possibly the most challenging hurdle to conquer is adherence […]

The Benefits of Incorporating High Fiber Foods into a Senior’s Diet

If an older adult you know is prone to indulge in the numerous junk food and fast food choices that are so readily accessible, he or she is in excellent company. Even though these types of foods are fast and easy, they are generally full of calories, cholesterol and fat, and lack fiber as well […]