Try: Try drinking smoothies made with fresh fruit yogurt and protein powder eat steamed veggies and soft food such as couscous rice and yogurt make sure cr’s dentures are properly fitted

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: senior nutrition the joy of eating well and aging well by sarah kovatch and gina kemp 2011 available at

Keywords: Chewing teeth dental dentures malnutrition diet nutrition

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Try: Drink 8 -10 glasses of water each day take a drink of water after each bite of food keep a bottle of water with the cr add sauces and salsas to foods to moisten the mouth avoid commercial mouthwash consider using an artificial saliva product

Materials: Sauces and salsas artificial saliva product bottled water

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: senior nutrition the joy of eating well and aging well by sarah kovatch and gina kemp 2011 available at

Keywords: Dry mouth saliva taste scratchy throat throat

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Try: Encourage the cr to keep an open mind and try new things try the principle of substitution substitue healthy foods for unhealthy ones the cr may not be able to tell the difference for example if the cr loves candy bars try sliced apples with a small portion of fat free carmel dip if the cr loves pizza try making a home made version with ingredients that have lower fat and calories you can make a pizza that tastes good with turkey pepperoni instead of regular and lower fat cheese or cottage cheese check out cookbooks for healthy eating at your local store or on the internet there are many creative options available try including a healthy fruit or veggie at every meal adding some fat free cool whip or orange juice to the fruit and some light cheese sauce to the veggies may make them more palatable for the cr ask the cr to think about how good he or she feels after eating well this may help create new eating habits and tastes

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Categories: Medical Physical, Personal

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References: Adapted from the internet website www helpguide org senior nutrition the joy of eating well and aging well by sarah kovatch and gina kemp 2011

Keywords: Malnutrition diet nutrition

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Try: Cr may not be eating enough calories plan and prepare meals that will meet the following daily average calorie needs if cr is male and between the ages of 60 and 74 he should be consuming about 2 350 calories each day if cr is male and age 75 or older he should be consuming about 2100 calories each day if cr is female and between the ages of 60 and 74 she should be consuming about 1 900 calories each day if cr is female and age 75 or older she should be consuming about 1 810 calories each day both male and female crs should be eating fresh fruits and vegetables oily fish salmon mackerel sardines herring tuna and trout nuts and seeds protein and grains for fiber

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Categories: Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from the website www diet-i com diet for elderly people by valentina remig no date

Keywords: Diet nutrition low energy calories eating planning meals preparing meals

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Try: Encourage the cr to eat cooked or baked vegetables fresh fruit and high-fiber breakfast cereals these food provide denture-friendly ways to get fiber into the diet beans and black-eyed peas are also nutritious and inexpensive

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Categories: Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from the internet website www diet-i com diet for elderly people by valentina remig no date

Keywords: Diet nutrition dentures constipation fiber teeth mouth

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Try: Focus on whole fruits rather than juices for more fiber and vitamins and aim for around 1.5 to 2 servings each day choose anti-oxidant rich dark leafy greens such as kale spinach and broccoli as well as oranges and yellows such as carrots squash and yams try for 2 to 2.5 cups of veggies every day cr needs 1 200 mg of calcium a day from foods like milk yogurt or cheese non-dairy sources of calcium include tofu broccoli almonds and kale for grains and fiber choose whole grains over processed white flour for more nutrients and a higher fiber count if the cr isn’t sure he she should look for pasta breads and cereals that list whole in the ingredient list cr needs 6-7 ounces of grains each day and one ounce is about 1 slice of bread cr needs about 5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight divide cr’s bodyweight in half to know how many grams he she needs a 130-pound woman will need around 65 grams of protein a day a serving of tuna for example has about 40 grams of protein good sources of protein include fish beans peas nuts eggs milk cheese and seeds

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: senior nutrition the joy of eating well and aging well by sarah kovatch and gina kemp 2011 available at

Keywords: Diet healthy eating food nutrition

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Try: Ask the cr to eat at least one source of calcium at every meal for example cheese or cottage cheese ask the cr to eat at least 100 to 125 grams of one leafy vegetable every day either cooked or uncooked ask the cr to drink two or three glasses of milk in any form to supplement calcium in the diet examples include curd paneer and so on if the cr is overweight he or she can use low calorie milk products limit the cr’s consumption of fat because fat reduces the body’s ability to absorb calcium encourage the cr to sit out in the sun every morning early morning sunlight is good for the production of vitamin d

Materials: Green leafy vegetables sources of calcium

Categories: Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from the internet site www nicehealthtips blogspot com causes symptoms and remedies calcium deficiency by staff writer 2008

Keywords: Bone loss calcium deficiency broken bones diet

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Try: Use slow movements for cr transfers or position changes be especially cautious when standing and walking if movement is an issue due to dizziness try to make the walking areas ss accessible as possible for the cr remove obstacles and try to add hand rails if possible many elderly cr’s are taking multiple medications check for side effects of the medications to see if dizziness is a common side effect monitor the cr’s diet to see if certain foods and drinks are contribuing to the dizziness for example alcohol and high sugar foods make sure the cr’s physician knows about the cr cr’s dizziness and the potential causes so appropriate measures can be taken

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Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

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Keywords: Dizziness medical health transfer

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Try: Cr should eat fruits high in vitamin c like blackberries strawberries raspberries blackcurrants citrus fruit kiwi fruit peaches mango cantaloupe melon apples cr should eat vegetables high in vitamin a beta-carotene and vitamin c carrots squash sweet potato tomatoes spinach kale collard greens brocolli cabbage brussels sprouts onions leeks avocado cr should eat oily fish that are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in vitamin e like salmon mackerel sardines herring tuna and trout also cr should eat white fish instead of red meat cr should snack on nuts and seeds that are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in vitamin e these include unsalted nuts like walnuts cashews brazil nuts and almonds and seeds like poppy seeds sunflower flax seeds and pumpkin seeds cr should eat protein rich foods like eggs white fish milk cheese yogurt lean meat chicken beans lentils cr should eat pulses and grains for fiber good sources of these include lentils chick peas garbanzo beans brown rice whole wheat bread wheatgerm whole wheat cereals whole wheat crackers

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: diet for elderly people by valentina remig available at

Keywords: Diet nutrition low energy

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Try: Check blood pressure take an iron supplement or increase protein in the diet keep hydrated by drinking water throughout the day avoid skipping meals especially breakfast eat a piece of candy or fruit

Materials: Iron supplement candy fruit

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: how to get rid of lightheadedness available at

Keywords: Lightheaded dizzy low blood sugar blood pressure diet nutrition

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed