Good Diet For Elderly People Maintaining a good diet for elderly people can be difficult. It is still important for …
Jelly for Elderly People.
Jelly For Elderly People Good old Jelly, the traditional British dessert. But is it more than just a tasty pudding? …
How do you get someone with dementia to drink?
How do you get someone with dementia to drink? Someone with dementia may become dehydrated if they’re unable to …
Is homemade soup better for elderly people?
Is homemade soup better for elderly people? Yes. You control what goes into it and shop bought tinned soup contains high salt levels.
Puree Diet Food Moulds
Many people with dysphagia ( difficulty swallowing) need to have their food pureed. This doesn’t make food look so appealing. Using a mould to re-shape it really helps with presentation.
Hydration causing confusion
Confusion in the elderly caused by dehydration Following on from my earlier article about encouraging elderly people to drink more …
“Operation Christmas Dinner”
“Operation Christmas Dinner” As Tesco say ” Every Little Helps” and this year I am joined by many volunteers across …
Chia seeds
Until recently many people in the UK hadn’t heard of the Chia seeds but with them heralded as the next …
Avocado Pears
10 reasons to eat more Avocado and it’s never too late to start Prostate Cancer Prevention Avocados have been shown …
Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite in someone elderly. Proper nutrition is vital to the elderly in order to maintain good health, retain …
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 …
Vitamins
Know your vitamins Did you know that as you age you start to lack certain vitamins ? Elderly people often …
No appetite
No appetite, how do you maintain good nutrition ? Weight loss in the elderly is common place but not …
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 …
Sleep problems-Cherry Juice
Cherries may be small but their health benefits are huge. Recently sleeping tablets have been linked to Dementia. It has …
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 …
Malnutrition
Malnutrition in the elderly is more common than you may think. The Malnutrition Task Force is an independent group …
Could Sterols Damage Your Health
Could so called “healthy” sterols actually be damaging your health ? You only have to visit any supermarket to realise …
Slow Cooker
Making cooking easier for someone elderly. I love my slow cooker. Bung all the ingredients in together and leave it …
Food for thought
We all love good food don’t we ? The smell of a delicious meal cooking tempting the taste buds …
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 …
Porridge the superfood
Porridge the super food. I am a huge fan of porridge. Made easier by the ready measured packs so …
Why we need potassium
Why we need potassium Bananas have earned themselves quite a healthy reputation in the fitness world for the high levels …
Diabetes and Alzheimers Link.
Link found between diabetes and alzheimers. High levels of the hormone insulin, brought on by a bad diet, may …
Chai seeds for the elderly
Chia Seed chai seeds is a small black seed deriving from the desert plan Salvia Hispanica, which is developed …
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 …
Marmite and MRSA
Love it or hate it, most of us were raised on Marmite There is a really important reason for us …
Blackberries
Blackberries, what do they have to do with elderly people ? Blackberry picking used to be an enjoyable activity, foraging …
High Cholesterol
What is Cholesterol and what is meant by high Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in the body and …
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 …
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 …
Osteoporosis
My Mother-in-Law had undiagnosed osteoporosis until she simultaneously fractured both collar bones. She did nothing to cause the fractures, no …
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 …
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 …
The cost of diabetes
The cost of diabetes is not only measured by those living with the disease but it also has far reaching …
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 % …
Malnutrition Task Force
Malnutrition Task Force Did you know that there is a malnutrition task force in the UK ? Their aim is …
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 …
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 …