Dieticians 
Overweight Baby Boomers Likely to Increase Demand for Assistive Devices(0)
Obesity is on the rise within the Baby Boomer population, this will cause an increase in the use of assistive devices and become costly for individuals and the healthcare system. Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.
National Movement Focuses on Choice and Independence for the Elderly
This article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discusses how a national culture change movement that calls for the reversal of the traditional nursing home model changes the way we care for seniors. This movement is designed to foster independence. Click below to learn more.
Cheese Found to Improve Immune Response in Elders
A research team of scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help to enhance the immune system in seniors by acting as carrier for probiotic bacteria. Review the study results in this article from Long-Term Living.
Women’s Health Week: Celebrating Long Life
This is Women’s Health Week. The theme this year is “It’s Your Time: Make Every Second Count. Communities are taking steps to encourage women age 60 and older to take better care of themselves. Learn more in this article from Jacksonville.com.
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- The Miracle Berry
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- Nutrition in the Elderly
- Heart Disease to Cost U.S. $503 Billion in 2010
- As Waistlines Widen, Brains Shrink
- Georgia Seniors enter Nursing Homes later thanks to Nutrition Program
- Fatty Foods Affect Memory and Exercise
- Midlife Cholesterol Levels linked to Dementia
- Obese Americans Spend Far more on Health Care
- 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
- CMS Nursing Home Guidance focuses on resident quality of life, environment and choice
- 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 ?
- Hospice is a Valuable Nursing Home Service
- Thanksgiving with Dad in Assisted Living
- Understanding Sarcopenia May Help Reduce Falls
- Catering for Older Vegetarians and Vegans
- Advance Copy of Nutrition and Sanitary Conditions Requirements
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