Help is available — you just have to ask for it! Taking advantage of available resources can be an important part of achieving adequate nutrition. Below is a list of programs and resources that are available in most counties in Colorado, most at little or no cost to seniors. Types […]
Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Food and Health Nutrition plays an important role in preventing or managing many health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. Food does not take the place of a doctor’s care or medication, but it can improve symptoms, and may even help decrease the amount of medication you […]
Managing Swallowing Difficulties
Trouble swallowing, or “dysphagia,” can occur at any age, but it is most common in older adults. Some potential causes of this are a stroke, muscle disorders such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s, cancer, or damage from chronic reflux disease (heartburn). It is also very common in older adults with […]
