How Do Nutritional Needs Change After Heart Surgery?
Two out of every five cardiac surgeries in the U.S. were in people aged 70 or older. While statistics favor your dad being in the right age group for heart surgery, that’s not helping ease your worries. What happens now? You’re about to take on the role of family caregiver. You’re taking time off work […]
6 Things You May Not Realize About Malnutrition in the Elderly
One out of ten older adults does not eat enough. Three out of ten eat too much. Both of these are forms of malnutrition. Here are six things you may not realize about malnutrition in seniors, and how elder care can help. Sixteen Percent of Adults Aged 65 or Older Are at Risk Around 16% […]
4 Foods That Can Help Seniors Get Past The Winter Blahs
Winter is on the way out but it’s not gone yet, and seniors may be struggling with the last of the winter blahs. The cold dark days can make seniors prone to depression and a general negative state of mind. There are lots of things that can help seniors improve their mood though, including eating […]
Healthy Lifestyle Habits for the Elderly
Everyone deserves to live a healthy life. However, being healthy isn’t just something that happens. People need to make healthy lifestyle choices in order to improve and maintain their health. Over time, as a person makes healthier choices, they can reduce their risk of health issues and feel better in general. If you are helping […]
