Dining

• Your Guide to the MIND Diet

  

  As an older adult, your body may require more nutrients to maintain bone density, muscle mass, and energy levels. You should also think about eating foods that help slow the rate of potential cognitive decline. One of the best nutrition plans for this purpose is the MIND diet. Here is a brief guide to the…

  April 23, 2024
• What To Do When Your Parent Becomes a Picky Eater

  

  Children have a reputation for being picky eaters, but some older adults can give any kid a run for their money. Taking care of your parents as they get older presents all kinds of challenges, including figuring out how to meet their nutritional needs. While it may feel alarming, there are things you can do…

  October 18, 2023
• Foods to Add to Your Diet for Heart Health

  

  Keeping your heart healthy into your golden years and beyond is a worthy goal. Since heart disease is the top cause of death in older adults, it’s wise to do everything possible to boost your heart health. The good news is, like any other body muscle, the heart is susceptible to healthy lifestyle changes. It’s……

  February 19, 2023
• Why Eating Together Is Better for Seniors

  

  Eating together used to be a common occurrence for many families. Today, it’s becoming rarer to see families sit together and enjoy a meal around the table. But this disappearing tradition is perhaps more important today than it ever has been. Many people are so busy that they rarely spend time simply talking and visiting……

  October 23, 2022
• Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older

  

  We’re all looking for ways to eat healthy throughout our lives because we understand the value of a healthy lifestyle and how it can make us feel better. But healthy eating as we age suddenly becomes more challenging as we deal with different physical limitations. As our bodies grow older, they start to develop some……

  October 3, 2022
• Team Member Spotlight: Sal Navarro

  

  Every month we invite one of our team members to sit down with us and tell us more about their journey to Elder Care Alliance, their role now, and their insights into older adult care. We are excited to share the expertise and knowledge of our many team members who every day come to work……

  March 14, 2022
• Management For Chronic Pain In Older Adults: Tips That Help

  

  The older we get, the more likely we are to have chronic pain. Studies show that starting around the age of 55-65, a larger percentage of the population begins to experience chronic pain. And those numbers continue to increase as we age. Let’s face it, with age, many experience more and more pain throughout their……

  September 28, 2021
• The 10 Best Things to Eat As We Age

  

  The list of things that change as a person ages is a lengthy one, but right at the top of the list are the changes that affect your physical and mental wellbeing.  However, there are nutritional habits you can easily implement that will help slow and improve some of these changes that cause nutrient deficiencies……

  May 1, 2021
• Top nutrition tips for older adults

  

  As we age, our bodies change and older adults have different nutritional needs than when they were children or middle-aged adults. Gone are the days of fast metabolism, indulging in junk food and endless bouts of energy. Age-related changes can affect how your body processes food and your dietary needs, but there is no need……

  December 27, 2018
• Improving Brain Function Through Nutrition

  

  A growing body of evidence supports a strong relationship between cardiovascular problems and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease. People with subclinical cardiovascular disease are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, research has found. As with cardiovascular disease, diet and nutrition also may play a role in diseases of the brain. Research……

  March 21, 2018