Healthy Diet for Long-Term Brain Health
In maintaining both physical and mental health, proper eating is crucial. In addition, in the prevention of cognitive decline and the fight against dementias like Alzheimer’s, good nutrition can help. But as you become older, you, as a senior, encounter many nutrition issues. Due to reduced metabolism and decreased physical activity, you might feel less […]
Healthy Dessert Options Anyone Can Make
Who doesn’t like desserts? No matter who you are and your age, having a little sweetness at the end of a top-notch dinner is a satisfying conclusion to your meal. But unfortunately, people at risk of severe health problems, especially the elderly, must watch what they put into their bodies. So to help you make […]
The Best Tea for the Elderly
Did you know that tea has been a popular medicinal beverage since ancient times? Several studies show the connection between regularly drinking tea and improvements in health. For example, regular tea drinkers in their senior years have stronger bones, lower diabetes risk, and decreased heart disease risk (depending on the type of tea). Best Types […]
Seniors, There are Good Reasons for You to Drink Coffee
Seniors, what are your favorite drinks? Is it cola, iced tea, hot cocoa, or coffee? It seems like any of the good drinks are somehow bad for seniors. They can either be too sweet and unhealthy or too caffeinated and unhealthy. Either way, they are always harmful. Or so it would seem. In this post, […]
Pros and Cons of Drinking Wine as an Elderly
Imagine. After a long day of having a picnic at the park with your grandkids in the morning, then lunch with friends, then salsa dancing in the afternoon, you wind down with a glass of red wine in the evening. Sounds fantastic. But is it healthy? Let’s look at the pros and cons of drinking […]
Healthy Desserts for Seniors
Who hates food? Or better yet, who hates dessert? Some people might say that their favorite food may not be dessert, but that doesn’t mean that they hate dessert. Unfortunately for seniors, there are a lot of factors that might make them not enjoy desserts. They tend to lose their sense of taste, appetite, and […]
Spring Health Tips for Seniors
Spring is just around the corner. According to Almanac.com, the spring equinox (first day of spring) occurred on March 20 this year. By now, you must be ready for this season. What spring health tips should you follow to make the most out of the season? Spring is the liveliest of all seasons – quite […]
Two Easy Recipes Seniors and Cook
Seniors may feel useless due to the deterioration of their bodies. But those restrictions shouldn’t decrease their quality of life. There are easy recipes for seniors – recipes they can cook and share with their families! Benefits of Cooking Believe it or not, cooking yields some benefits for our seniors. Stimulates the senses. Cooking requires […]
Healthy Eating for Seniors – Fulfill Their Nutritional Needs
The needs of our bodies change as we age. It is a natural phenomenon that physical science has no power to alter—every part of our body changes. Muscles become weaker. Bodily functions slowly break down. It may sound depressing, but it is what it is. The way the body deteriorates as we age may be […]