Grocery Assistance Programs for Seniors

Grocery Assistance Programs for Seniors

Tips for Seniors Grocery Assistance Programs for Seniors Written by: Coriann MacNeill, UCO graduate student in dietetics &  Tawni Holmes, PhD, RD, LD Good nutrition is essential to health, independence, and quality of life of older adults and one of the major...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Tips for Seniors Alzheimer’s and Dementia When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, we often wonder the causes and the impact that it will have on them as well as us as care givers. Will we be able to keep them in their home safely? What is the...
What do you know about DNRs?

What do you know about DNRs?

Tips for Seniors What do you know about DNRs? Discussing end of life issues can be difficult, but it is important that your wishes are known in the event of an emergency. Having these conversations with family members and putting your wishes in writing somewhere in...
Amplify Your Immunity!

Amplify Your Immunity!

Blog Amplify Your Immunity! By Registered Dietitian Tawni Holmes One of the most important ways you can keep yourself well is by eating healthy. Eating a well-balanced diet including a variety of nutritious foods and being active are well known strategies to fight off...
Medication Safety Tips for Seniors

Medication Safety Tips for Seniors

Tips for Seniors Medication Safety Tips for Seniors Provided by Cindy Gessouroun, Registered Nurse   The Basics 5 R’s: The Rights of Medication Administration Right Drug:   Make sure you know the name of each drug and what it is for. Write down all your medicines...
Social Isolation in Older Adults

Social Isolation in Older Adults

Tips for Seniors Social Isolation in Older Adults Human beings are social creatures. Our connections with others allow us to survive and thrive. Social isolation is a growing, and costly, concern among older adults. One in five seniors in the United States reports...
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