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    • Foodborne Illness
    • Emergency Resources
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    • Colorado Grown Produce
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Healthy Eating for Older Adults

As we age, nutrition plays an even more important role in preventing or managing many health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis.


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Caring for Aging Adults


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Dehydration and Older Adults


Woman holding wallet open to put coupons in.

Healthy Eating on a Budget for Older Adults


Cooked salmon dressed with lemons on a plate with a salad containing leafy greens, cucumbers, onions and tomatoes.

Healthy Eating for Older Adults


Blender on counter top filed with fresh fruit.

Managing Chewing Difficulties


Bowl of cereal with oats, nuts and dried fruit.

Managing Constipation


Bowl of homemade mashed potatoes.

Managing Swallowing Difficulties


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Nutrition Resources for Older Adults


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