Skip to main content

Extension

Filter by
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Water and Dehydration

A guide that encourages elders to stay hydrated while also highlighting the negative effects if they don't.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Handle With Care: Medication Safety for Older Adults

Many older adults live with health conditions that require knowledge about using, storing and disposing of medicine properly.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Vision and Nutrition

Factors like changes in vision can get in the way of good nutrition, so it's important for elders to learn the best ways to combat it.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Medicines and Nutrition

Many factors including the use of some medicines can get in the way of good nutrition; therefore, take the time to consider some of these helpful tips.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Taste, Smell and Nutrition

Tips for the elderly who are experiencing a decline of their senses of smell and taste with suggestions to help fight symptoms.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

A discussion that encourages variety in food groups for elders so they can't get too much or too little of the nutrients they need.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Chewing, Swallowing, and Nutrition

Chewing and swallowing difficulties can get in the way of good nutrition; therefore, elders can follow some of these tips if problems begin to occur.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Nutrition Needs with Aging

While older adults' nutritional needs are about the same as younger adults, there are still a few changes that need to be considered in the process of aging.

Elderly NutritionHealth Nutrition And WellnessNutrition