Interventions for Dehydration
Proper fluid intake can be challenging for many older adults. Dehydration comes with many complications. Let’s explore some interventions for …
Food for Elderly with No Teeth
Over 45% of adults over 75 years of age do not have functional dentition (1). Dentures only have 60-70% of …
Factors that Affect Wound Healing
Nearly one billion people battle acute and chronic wounds worldwide (1). Wound healing slows with age. Let’s explore other factors …
End of Life Eating Habits
Eating is an important part of life for pleasure, social factors, cultural connection, and for our bodies to function properly. …
Foods for Gum Health
Oral health problems increase with age (1). Older adults experience many chronic diseases and other conditions that can impact oral …
MIND Diet Pros and Cons
75 million people are expected to be living with dementia by 2030 (1). Since there is no cure for this …
Prevention of Aspiration
The elderly are at increased risk of aspiration for many reasons and this can lead to pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia accounts for …
Causes of Weight Loss in the Elderly
Unintentional weight loss commonly impacts the elderly. 27% of those >65 years old in the community and 60% living in …
Dementia and Eating Sweets
Dementia affects 50 million people worldwide (1). Increased preference for eating sweets during dementia is common (2). Let’s explore why …
Thickened Liquids
People with swallowing trouble (dysphagia) may have increased difficulty drinking thin/regular fluids. Thickened liquids can improve the ease and safety …