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Special Nutrient Needs of Older Adults

March 15, 2019

Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age. As we get older our bodies have different needs, so certain nutrients become especially important for good health.

Meals On Wheels: VNA Helps Seniors to Remain At Home

March 15, 2019

One in six Dallas County seniors struggles with hunger and many seniors in Dallas County are homebound, as nearly 25,000 households headed by seniors have no access to a vehicle. Currently, 9% of seniors in Dallas County live below the poverty line, meaning 20,000 of those seniors may not know

Higher brain glucose levels may mean more severe Alzheimer’s

December 10, 2017

NIH study shows connections between glucose metabolism, Alzheimer’s pathology, symptoms. For the first time, scientists have found a connection between abnormalities in how the brain breaks down glucose and the severity of the signature amyloid plaques and tangles in the brain, as well as the onset of eventual outward symptoms,

Nutrition Tips for Aging Adults

May 25, 2016

As people age, their diets may need to change, especially if their diets are not well-balanced. Generally, doctors will recommend a well-balanced diet for older adults, meaning that they should eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole grains to maintain and improve overall health. According to Ruth Frechman,

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