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10 Reasons Why We Are Not Ready for Our Aging Population

Today in the US, 6,000 people turn 65…everyday! In 10 years, the number will rise to 10,000 people per day! By year 2030, older Americans will double in number from 35 million to 70 million. The Alliance for Aging Research has written a report entitled, “Ten Reasons Why America is Not Ready for the Coming [...]

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Senior Recreation Center Coming to Gainesville, Florida SOON!

Did you hear? Did you know? The City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center “topped out!” Topping out is the term used to refer to completion of the uppermost level of the building and installment of the roof, and Comfort Keepers of Gainesville was there to see it. As you can imagine, at Comfort Keepers, [...]

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Choosing the Right Foods

Seniors Need to Choose Their Foods Carefully for Healthy Living The importance of good nutrition spans the generations, but as we age, our dietary requirements change. For one thing, seniors need roughly 25 percent fewer calories than younger adults. However, as the quantity declines, the quality of calories consumed by seniors needs to rise to [...]

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How Colorful is Your Plate?

The American Dietetic Association’s theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month is “Eat Right With Color.” photo credit: eflon Registered dietitian and ADA Spokesperson Karen Ansel advises: “Instead of grilled chicken and mashed potatoes, consider painting a more colorful plate, such as grilled chicken topped with salsa, mashed sweet potato, asparagus and spinach salad with [...]

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Hunger and the Senior

5 Million Seniors at Risk of Malnutrition Hunger and malnutrition is a greater problem for America’s seniors than many may realize—and it is due to a wide variety of causes, not just financial constraints. According to a report by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) Foundation, more than five million American seniors—11.4 percent [...]

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Help Seniors Stay On-Guard Against Germs

As people grow older, natural defenses against disease weaken. Caregivers of elderly relatives or clients need to strengthen efforts to keep germs at bay—and protect seniors’ health and quality of life. Here are some tips: 1. Wash Your Hands Often neglected, hand washing is a key infection control practice that substantially reduces the risk of [...]

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Ocala Seniors: Do You Need a CAPS?

Adapting Homes to Seniors’ Changing Needs More Americans are choosing to “age in place.” That is, they opt to stay in their homes rather than move to alternative retirement settings. That often means they must modify their homes so it’s not a danger to their safety and health when their physical abilities change. A new [...]

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Eating Seasonally

Eat Seasonally for Maximum Nutrition No matter where we live, we expect to find a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables year-round in supermarket produce sections. But much of it has to travel great distances to get there. And in doing so, it loses freshness, taste and nutrients.  Nothing beats eating fruits and vegetables at the [...]

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Ensuring Good Nutrition While Eating Less

The Villages & Senior Dining: Smaller Plate, More Calories photo credit: Jean Pichot Building on the subject of our last post, what if you just aren’t as hungry as you used to be? How can you make sure you’re getting all the necessary nutrients your body needs, even though your plate is smaller? As seniors [...]

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Food As Medicine

Good Nutrition Promotes Senior Health in Central Florida Many of us are beginning this new year with a resolution to maintain a healthy diet and watch what we eat. How about you? Trying to replace the sweets of the holiday season with more fruits and vegetables? You should know that your hard work can result [...]

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