Nutrition for Seniors Archives - Golden Heart Senior Care

Why Many Senior Citizens Gain Weight and How to Combat It

Jan 31, 2020 | Elderly Care, Nutrition for Seniors

If you are caring for an elderly loved one, one thing you should focus on is their weight. You want to make sure they aren’t overweight. If they are, they could start experiencing a wide range of health issues including heart problems, anxiety, depression, and more....

Is Your Senior Interested in Cooking Still?

Jan 3, 2020 | Home Care, Nutrition for Seniors

Your elderly family member might still want to cook, but find it difficult to do so easily. Thankfully there are some things you can do to help her to keep cooking for as long as she wants. Make the Kitchen More User-friendly The more user-friendly your senior’s...

Can Eating a Plant-Based Diet Prevent Heart Failure?

May 24, 2019 | Nutrition for Seniors, Senior Care

The typical Western diet includes lots of red meat, processed foods, and full fat dairy products. In the past, eating that way may have been seen as a mark of prosperity. Today, though, people are beginning to recognize that a Western diet can lead to health problems...

7 Ways Elderly Adults Can Improve Digestive Problems

Apr 4, 2018 | Elder Care, Nutrition for Seniors

When seniors complain of gastrointestinal distress, family members may just dismiss their concerns as a little stomach bug or the result of something they ate. Things like indigestion, constipation, flatulence, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and bloating...

Choosing Nutrient-Dense Food for Seniors

May 31, 2017 | Home Care, Nutrition for Seniors

A healthy diet is important at any age, but in the elderly it’s especially critical that they eat food that is packed with nutrition. Family caregivers can create delicious and nutritious meal plans for their aging loved ones so they get all the benefits of...