Senior Fitness & Nutrition

Coming up with delicious easy meals that won’t bore your diabetic senior loved one isn’t always easy. Fortunately, there are some simple diabetic-friendly meal suggestions that can keep your loved one healthy. Get back to the basics with these delicious meals tailored for diabetic needs.  1. Salmon & Couscous Casserole This easy meal takes around…

While there’s something to be said for eating more raw veggies, reducing sugar intake, and avoiding starchy foods, it’s just as important for seniors to have a general idea of how to approach selecting foods and planning and preparing meals. Here are a few food rules you and your senior loved one can follow to…

Exercise is important at any age, but even more so for older adults. There’s plenty of research regarding the many benefits active seniors tend to enjoy, both physical and mental. If you’re caring for an older loved one, here are some of the most compelling reasons you should encourage him or her to get regular…

Older adults are always encouraged to participate in aerobic exercise such as walking for heart health. Now, a growing body of research suggests strength training may be even more important. Along with supporting heart health, weight lifting and resistance training can help elderly people fight age-related muscle loss, slow the reduction of bone mass, and…

Fitness specialists report that it’s never too late to get into shape. Older adults may be reluctant to get up and feel motivated to exercise. However, a little encouragement from family members might be all it takes for seniors to focus on their own physical health. Here are a few ways you can encourage your…

Staying physically active throughout all stages of life is vital for maintaining flexibility, mobility, and balance. Active seniors tend to maintain significantly higher levels of both mental and physical health when compared to elderly individuals who live more sedentary lifestyles. However, not all forms of physical exercise are good for people in their golden years.…

Peaches are part of the delicious stone fruit family, and they offer far more to seniors beyond just tasty flavor. Here are a few of the amazing benefits your senior loved one can enjoy by eating more peaches. Promote Eye Health Seniors are at high risk for developing macular degeneration, which causes loss of vision.…

Most people have several favorite meals they go to for breakfast and dinner. However, seniors and their caregivers tend to have difficulty coming up with lunch ideas. These lunch options are great for seniors, and each one offers several health benefits. Chicken Salad Seniors are sometimes unable to eat all the food they prepare for…

It should come as no surprise to anyone that all seniors should regularly engage in physical activity, but many people don’t know how much exercise older adults actually need. Some seniors are also concerned they’re going to injure themselves if they try to exercise, which is one of the reasons many of them lead sedentary…

Exercising is important in the senior years, especially when it comes to maintaining balance and strength. The Dallas senior care experts at Home Care Assistance want to share an infographic detailing some of the top exercises older adults can do to increase their strength and balance as they age. If your elderly loved one needs…