Dieticians 
The Miracle Berry(0)
Read this article from MSN’s Natural Health to discover the many health benefits of blueberries. Medical research has shown that this powerful little fruit that is high in antioxidants can possibly reverse the loss of short-term memory that happens as we age.
Anemia is Common for Elderly Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities
Studies show that many long-term care residents have anemia due to nutritional deficiencies and chronic medical conditions. Read this article from the National Anemia Action Council to learn the symptoms and treatment programs.
Nutrition in the Elderly
Did you know that 40 to 60 % of hospitalized seniors are at risk for malnutrition ? Read this health overview from ConsultGeriRN.org to learn more about this condition and the nursing care strategies used to help.
Heart Disease to Cost U.S. $503 Billion in 2010
This story from ABC News Health informs us that cardiovascular disease and stroke will cost this country an estimated $503.2 billion in 2010. According to the American Heart Association, many of these cases could have been prevented. Click below for full story.
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- Eating Fish may reduce the risk of Dementia
- Aging Backwards: Little Habits to Stay Younger
- Geriatric Oral Health
- Fatty Diet Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
- Study: A Few Extra Pounds can Add Years to Your Life
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- New FDA Chiefs Stress Science and Better Food Safety
- Software for Personal Diabetes Care
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes $100 Million for meals for Older Americans
- Regulators see need to issue New Guide for Dining Assistants in Nursing Homes
- In Long-Term Care, even a sandwich can be deadly
- Brain Health and Fitness with BrainsSavers
- Diet could cut risk of Dementia
- Peanut Butter recall list grows, providers urged to check food supplies
- Nursing Homes are ill-equiped for Obese Patients
- What Happened to Good Nutrition ?
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- Catering for Older Vegetarians and Vegans
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