June 7, 2017 Hydration causing confusion Confusion in the elderly caused by dehydration Following on from my earlier article about encouraging elderly people to drink more … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 29, 2016 “Operation Christmas Dinner” “Operation Christmas Dinner” As Tesco say ” Every Little Helps” and this year I am joined by many volunteers across … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
September 4, 2016 Chia seeds Until recently many people in the UK hadn’t heard of the Chia seeds but with them heralded as the next … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
August 11, 2016 Avocado Pears 10 reasons to eat more Avocado and it’s never too late to start Prostate Cancer Prevention Avocados have been shown … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
July 24, 2016 Loss of Appetite Loss of appetite in someone elderly. Proper nutrition is vital to the elderly in order to maintain good health, retain … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
June 26, 2016 An Apple a Day It’s never too late to look after your health I was heartened this week when an 87 year old told … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
June 6, 2016 Vitamins Know your vitamins Did you know that as you age you start to lack certain vitamins ? Elderly people often … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
May 31, 2016 No appetite No appetite, how do you maintain good nutrition ? Weight loss in the elderly is common place but not … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
April 13, 2016 High Carbs & The Elderly Brain Do excess carbohydrates harm the elderly brain ? A balanced diet includes food rich in carbohydrates. Although there are many fitness gurus … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
April 3, 2016 Sleep problems-Cherry Juice Cherries may be small but their health benefits are huge. Recently sleeping tablets have been linked to Dementia. It has … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
April 1, 2016 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing Patrick Holford author of “The 10 Secrets to Healthy Ageing I do think that diet and health are key components … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
March 26, 2016 Malnutrition Malnutrition in the elderly is more common than you may think. The Malnutrition Task Force is an independent group … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
March 24, 2016 Could Sterols Damage Your Health Could so called “healthy” sterols actually be damaging your health ? You only have to visit any supermarket to realise … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
February 8, 2016 Slow Cooker Making cooking easier for someone elderly. I love my slow cooker. Bung all the ingredients in together and leave it … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
January 31, 2016 Food for thought We all love good food don’t we ? The smell of a delicious meal cooking tempting the taste buds … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
October 1, 2015 Good nutrition for the elderly Good nutrition for the elderly especially when they lack appetite With so much discussion about obesity currently, it is also … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
September 21, 2015 Porridge the superfood Porridge the super food. I am a huge fan of porridge. Made easier by the ready measured packs so … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
August 10, 2015 Why we need potassium Why we need potassium Bananas have earned themselves quite a healthy reputation in the fitness world for the high levels … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
June 21, 2015 Diabetes and Alzheimers Link. Link found between diabetes and alzheimers. High levels of the hormone insulin, brought on by a bad diet, may … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
June 8, 2015 Chai seeds for the elderly Chia Seed chai seeds is a small black seed deriving from the desert plan Salvia Hispanica, which is developed … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
June 5, 2015 Can Fish oils help slow ageing Do Fish Oils ‘Help Slow Age Decline’ Findings of a recent trial show that women aged over 65 who … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
June 3, 2015 Marmite and MRSA Love it or hate it, most of us were raised on Marmite There is a really important reason for us … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
May 16, 2015 Blackberries Blackberries, what do they have to do with elderly people ? Blackberry picking used to be an enjoyable activity, foraging … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
May 14, 2015 High Cholesterol What is Cholesterol and what is meant by high Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in the body and … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 14, 2014 Eat well to age well Eat well to age well. Health is the key to being able to enjoy a long, independent and happy life. We … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
September 19, 2014 Dehydration In the Elderly How to avoid dehydration and ten top tips to keep the elderly well hydrated. Introduce more juicy fruits such as melons … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
August 13, 2014 Osteoporosis My Mother-in-Law had undiagnosed osteoporosis until she simultaneously fractured both collar bones. She did nothing to cause the fractures, no … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
July 3, 2014 How to help someone with sight loss Helping someone with sight loss The invention of microwaveable ready meals has made mealtimes easier for the elderly who either … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
February 1, 2014 Large waists and the health risk to women. Over 50% of British women have waists that are larger than the recommended healthy size, experts have reported. Large waists … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
January 11, 2014 The cost of diabetes The cost of diabetes is not only measured by those living with the disease but it also has far reaching … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
November 13, 2013 The pros and cons of drinking tea for the elderly Studies suggest that drinking tea whilst eating a meal can reduce the intake of iron by up to 60 % … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
September 18, 2013 Malnutrition Task Force Malnutrition Task Force Did you know that there is a malnutrition task force in the UK ? Their aim is … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
July 4, 2013 Over 60 ? What should you be eating ? If you are over 60 what should you be eating ? Vitamins are vital as we age. Physiological and psychological … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
May 15, 2013 Ten Top Meals for the elderly Ten top meals for the elderly It may sometimes feel like a challenge finding suitable meals for an elderly person … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
March 29, 2013 Is Quinoa good for the elderly? Is quinoa good for the elderly ? Over 5000 years ago the Incas cultivated the grain-like seed quinoa as one … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
March 19, 2013 Jelly for the elderly. Jelly for the elderly and how it encourages good hydration. I have always associated jelly with children’s parties. However whilst … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
March 9, 2013 Helping an Elderly Person eat well What do you do when someone elderly no longer wants to cook for them self ? Helping an elderly person … PinterestLinkedinGoogle+FacebookTwitteremail
