Diet & Nutrition for Seniors

Most people swear by either coffee or tea to get their daily caffeine fix, but the benefits of these two beverages extend far beyond a simple pick-me-up. See how the characteristics of each match up with your health goals.

If you're having trouble falling asleep at night, stop counting sheep and turn your attention to your diet. What you eat and drink before bed can have a huge impact on sleep quality.

Hospital food is notorious for being unappetizing, and a nationwide review suggests that it might also be unhealthy. However, some hospitals are currently adopting unique initiatives to provide healthier cuisine to patients and their family members.

Many popular summer foods are both tasty and nutritionally dense. Get ideas for senior-friendly meals and snacks that incorporate healthy seasonal ingredients and evoke memories of summertime fun.

Family caregivers often struggle to help aging loved ones eat a healthy, balanced diet. A registered dietitian sets the record straight on age-related diet issues and seniors’ nutritional needs.

A new study links increased risk of Type 2 diabetes to red and processed meats, and suggests healthier options.

Much to their caregivers’ dismay, many seniors experience appetite loss and even refuse to eat as they get older. Keep these tasty, nutritious and easy-to-prepare foods on hand to entice your loved one to eat and help them maintain a healthy weight.

Some foods, like sprouts, raw fish and eggs may contain bacteria and viruses that cause food-borne illnesses. For seniors and individuals with compromised immune function, food poisoning can cause serious health setbacks and even death.

How to prevent food-borne illness, food sickness and food poisoning in elderly people by avoiding common food preparation mistakes.

If your aging loved one has a health condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or osteoporosis, it can be a challenge to provide a healthy diet. Learn to read food labels to ensure a senior is eating a healthy diet.

Coffee sometimes gets a bad rap as an unhealthy, addicting beverage. However, studies consistently point to the numerous health benefits of this widely-consumed beverage.

Having a daily glass of wine may help you retain your memories. A new study has been published that links alcohol consumption with a reduced risk of dementia in elderly people.

Caregivers often turn to food as a source of comfort in times of stress. Use these steps to create a less stressful caregiving experience and stop emotional eating.

What you eat has a critical impact on how you feel throughout the day. Enjoy these foods to beat the exhaustion and remain energetic all day.

Supplementation with vitamins, herbs, minerals and antioxidants can be beneficial for some, but buying into this fad can be expensive and potentially detrimental to a senior’s health.

When caring for a senior mom or dad's diet, caregivers should monitor cholesterol levels, as high levels of bad cholesterol can increase your elderly senior's risk for heart disease.

What types of foods should a person with heart disease eat...and what should they avoid?

I had the same problem with my father. I fed him well and kept all healthy snacks available, but he'd say he was starving to death all the time.

Doctors' list of top antioxidant rich foods that lead to many health benefits: prevent signs of aging, stop cancer and protect from free radicals that lead to many chronic conditions.

Caregivers should ask assisted living facilities about their levels of care, medication management, activities, and accommodating special diets.