Loss of Appetite in Older Loved Ones: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions

You have just made a large batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells delectable, and you can’t wait to dig in. However, while you’re delighting in not merely the taste but the memories the meal conjures, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her bowl. And it’s not the first time. Recently, […]

The Best Heart-Friendly Foods for Seniors

There are lots of visual reminders during this time of the year that prompt us to think about that incredibly vital organ that works around the clock to help keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, cards, and boxes of candy. Because it’s also American Heart Month, it’s a great time to […]

Good Nutrition Never Gets Old! Strategies for Healthy Eating for Older Adults

Remember family dinners at Grandma’s house? The enticing scents wafting from the kitchen would draw everyone in to gather at the table to enjoy her home cooking. There were always a lot of leftovers for future meals or late-night snacks. Yet for a number of seniors, these sorts of family meals are few and far […]

Prioritize Healthy Eating During the Holidays and Keep Cholesterol in Check

Healthy eating during the holidays can be a real challenge from November to January, as it’s easy to lose track of our dietary habits during family and holiday gatherings. For anyone with high cholesterol, however, making healthy food choices is very important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, says, “Around the holidays, we […]