Older adults have some different dietary needs than younger individuals. Following certain nutrition tips can help older adults avoid common nutrient deficiencies and fuel their daily activities.

Just as we form habits over time which becomes part of our daily routines, the following suggestions can provide assistance with making choices that become part of how we eat on a daily basis. And ...

The level of nutrition care that older adults receive when they’re in and then discharged from hospital emergency departments is largely lacking, a new study finds. “A significant gap exists between ...

Food and nutritional needs can change as a person ages. Certain foods and vitamins are even more important for older adults. As a person ages, their nutritional needs and caloric intake requirements ...

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s programming helps seniors through nutrition, community and healthy living.

From childhood to late adulthood, protein plays a vital role in keeping you healthy. It builds muscle, repairs tissues, fights infection, transports nutrients throughout the body, aids digestion, and ...

For the past 50 years, the California Department of Aging has worked to improve access to healthy food for older adults across the state. Through two key programs, the department helps support the ...

Working with a doctor or nutritionist, older adults can develop a plan for weight management that addresses their individual needs. Weight management can be a complex process for people ages 65 years ...

Food banks do heroic work, but they can’t fill the gap left by federal cuts. Seniors with diabetes or heart disease often need low-sodium, high-protein foods — items that are expensive and rarely ...

As federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding faces a freeze and millions of Americans are at risk of losing consistent grocery support, older adults who rely on steady meals are ...