How do you get someone with dementia to drink? I have only just discovered this innovative drinking system that …
Good food for elderly people
Good food for elderly people Maintaining a good diet can be difficult but especially so if they have problems with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Home made Soup
Sunday is traditionally home made soup making day in the Caron Cares household ! I have a huge pot and …