Having difficulty swallowing food or liquids is known as dysphagia. It is indeed a serious problem for many older adults that we have to take note of. It can cause dehydration, malnutrition, or aspiration pneumonia. This condition affects many older adults, up to around 6 million people in the United States. Dysphagia usually results from…
Celebrating spring with some fun spring activities for the elderly! After a long cold winter, the sun and warm weather are a wonderful change. To enjoy this new season, here are some activities you can use to celebrate spring with older people. These activities will surely brighten their day and help create beautiful memories together.…
Many older adults lose interest in preparing meals and cooking as they age, but having the right nutrition and diet is important for healthy aging. Changing taste buds, medication side effects, eating alone, and physical difficulty are reasons why older adults may not cook the foods they love. Another reason is becoming tired of cooking…
During winter, the weather turns cold and you will have to deal with snow, rain, and sleet. The winter months can be a challenge especially for older adults and their caregivers. There are many contributing factors for death among the elderly during winter, including pneumonia, flu and falls that result in hospitalization. You need to…
Dysphagia is a serious condition that is commonly found in many older adults. This condition makes it hard for them to swallow food that has not been pureed. People with dysphagia may experience coughing, choking, or even pain if they attempt to swallow food. This can put many elderly at risk when they are eating.…
