Continuing our series on senior food and nutrition, we are pleased to welcome content submitted by Caring.com, a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents. ***************************************************************** -- Stay Hydrated: Hydration...

Continuing our series on senior food and nutrition, we are pleased to welcome content submitted by Caring.com, a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents. ******************************************************************************* Health Conditions: Unfortunately, seniors...

Continuing our series on senior food and nutrition, we are pleased to welcome content submitted by Caring.com, a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents. ******************************************************************************* Issues with your appetite should...

Continuing our series on senior food and nutrition, we are pleased to welcome content submitted by Caring.com, a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents. ******************************************************************************* Some of the more common...

Continuing our series on senior food and nutrition, we are pleased to welcome content submitted by Caring.com, a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents. ******************************************************************************* Nutrition is a vital part...

In general, eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats is the most scientifically sound approach to nutrition. Superfoods can be part of that approach. However, not all superfoods are created equal, and their benefits...

One of the most frequently mentioned benefits of superfoods is their antioxidant content. Antioxidants are compounds that help neutralize free radicals—unstable molecules that have been linked to numerous chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease. Foods like acai berries,...

What characteristics define "superfoods"? And, more importantly, do they help seniors stay healthy? In a world where quick-fix diets and miracle health solutions vie for our attention, the term “superfoods” is everywhere. It’s printed on food packaging, discussed in...