Seniors and Nutrition

Foodborne Illness: The Risk to Seniors and Prevention at Home

When certain disease-causing bacteria, viruses, or parasites contaminate food, they can cause foodborne illness ─ also known as food poisoning. In the U.S., salmonella, norovirus, campylobacter, E.coli, listeria, and clostridium perfringens are the most common foodborne illnesses.

Controlling Sweet and Salty Cravings in Seniors

The tongue's taste buds detect four tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. As we get older, the fewer taste buds we have and the less sensitive they become.

13 Reasons Proper Nutrition is Important for Seniors

Causes of Malnutrition in Seniors to Monitor

Tips for Eating Healthy on a Fixed Income for Seniors and Caregivers Focusing on Diet and Nutrition

5 Major Impacts of a Well-Balanced Diet