nutrition

For some people, diet can be the key to getting a good night’s sleep. While what we eat will not resolve every sleep issue, it is one factor within our control. By making thoughtful choices about what is on your plate, you can give your body what it needs for deeper, more restorative rest.

Research indicates that more than 90% of American adults do not eat enough fiber. This blog post aims to close that gap. We will explore exactly why fiber is a part of a complete toolkit for healthy aging and provide practical steps to help you get more of it into your diet.

While no single food can guarantee optimal health, certain nutrient-dense options (commonly called “superfoods”) offer exceptional benefits for older adults. These nutritional powerhouses pack more vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds per calorie than typical foods.

Good nutrition is vital at any age, but it becomes especially important as we age. Learn how nutrition counseling can provide personalized support to help older adults maintain optimal health, manage chronic conditions, and enhance their overall quality of life.

As we age, our odds for developing Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia increase. However, cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging. While there are several ways you can potentially reduce your risk for cognitive decline, research indicates dietary choices may be particularly effective.

Adults aged 65 and older are disproportionately affected with a higher prevalence of heart disease compared with younger age groups. In this blog post, we explore how nutrition affects heart health and share tips on how you can easily modify your diet to support cardiac wellness.

Our kidneys are designed to help our body chemicals stay balanced. They regulate salt, potassium, and acid content. Waste and excess fluids are also removed from our bodies with help from the kidneys.

A healthy diet is one of the most powerful ways aging adults and their caregivers can help support kidney function. Proper nutrition is especially critical for those managing chronic kidney disease, which occurs when the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood like they should.

Follow these kidney diet tips to help support overall health.

A healthy body breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone. In some people, however, more bone is broken down than replaced due to a medical condition called “osteoporosis,” which causes bones to weaken and become more susceptible to breaks. Follow these tips to improve your bone health and enjoy more years of independent living.

If you’ve ever struggled with ongoing restless nights, you’ve probably thought about trying sleep supplements. But with so many supplements that claim to help with sleep difficulties, how do you know which ones actually work? In this blog post, we’ll explore several popular natural sleep aids and explain how they work, how to take them, and any potential side effects they can cause.

Dementia can cause a wide range of symptoms that can make eating difficult, such as declining motor skills and difficulty communicating. As a caregiver, one of the most common challenges of caring for people with dementia is ensuring that they maintain a healthy appetite.