More than half of seniors age 75 or older are likely to have kidney disease, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Kidneys perform critical...
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Getting outdoors and enjoying some fresh air is good for the body, mind and soul. Our bodies need sunlight to produce vitamin D, a nutrient used to build and...
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When most of us hear the word “diet,” we picture a structured list of dos and don’ts. Eat this, never that. But, what if “that” happens to be your favorite...
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Practicing mindfulness is hardly a new phenomenon; in fact, the history of meditation and mindfulness practices can be traced back thousands of years. However,...
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When people move into a managed senior living community, they often ask about saturated fat in our meals, shared Mark Holmes, national director of culinary...
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Will the food be any good? That’s what every senior wants to know if they are considering a move to a senior living community. And rightfully so! Some...
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“Seniors may think they need Ensure and other commercial products to get the nutrition they need, but most do not,” says Mark Holmes, national director of...
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Moving a loved one into senior living can be an emotional experience, and everyone wants it to go as smoothly as possible. Yet some families aren't always...
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When you feel thirsty, you know your body is running low on moisture, which means it’s time to hydrate! That’s not so simple for older adults as aging tends to...
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Protein builds strong muscles. Our bodies naturally lose muscle mass as we get older, even if we exercise, so it’s important for seniors to eat plenty of...
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