Tips for Seniors
September is Fall Prevention Month!
Tips for Seniors Many older adults choose to continue living at home as they age. However, their homes may not be as functional as they once were. In fact, over half of all falls take place at home. With a few modifications, however, you can make your home a safe and...
Tips for Staying Cool During a Heat Wave
Tips for SeniorsStaying safe in hot weather is essential, especially for seniors who may be more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Here are some important tips to stay safe during the heat: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty....
Grocery Assistance Programs for Seniors
Tips for SeniorsWritten 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 determinants of successful aging. Adopting...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Tips for SeniorsWhen 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 difference between the two? Are...
What do you know about DNRs?
Tips for SeniorsDiscussing 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 plain sight before a serious...
Amplify Your Immunity!
BlogBy 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 chronic diseases such...