Managing Elderly Parents and Their Medical Needs/Appointments, pt 1

Caring for a senior, or elderly parents, can be rewarding but challenging. It can get crazy calling doctors, managing their medical needs, and scheduling appointments. As a caregiver, whether you are a family member or a spouse, keeping...

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Senior Nutrition, pt 7

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 elderly may be committed...

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Senior Nutrition, pt 6

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. ***************************************************************** Seniors should be conscious of...

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Senior Nutrition Guidance, pt 5

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...

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Senior Nutrition Guidance, pt 4

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...

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Senior Nutrition Guidance, pt. 3

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...

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Senior Nutrition Guidance, pt 2

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...

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Senior Nutrition Guidance, pt. 1

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...

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Elderly and Superfoods, pt 6

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...

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Elders and Superfoods, pt 5

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,...

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