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May 30, 2019

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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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June 6, 2016

Vitamins

Know your vitamins Did you know that as you age you start to lack certain vitamins ? Elderly people often …

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May 31, 2016

No appetite

No appetite, how do you maintain good nutrition ? Weight loss in the elderly is common place but not …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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March 26, 2016

Malnutrition

Malnutrition in the elderly is more common than you may think. The Malnutrition Task Force is an independent group …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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May 16, 2015

Blackberries

Blackberries, what do they have to do with elderly people ? Blackberry picking used to be an enjoyable activity, foraging …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 % …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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