Image via Wikipedia 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 elders, meaning that they should eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains to maintain and improve overall health. According to Ruth Frechman, registered dietician and… [Continue Reading]
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Damaging to the Elderly
by Benny Arce What is Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in some foods such as meat, liver, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs, milk, and cheese. They can also be artificially added to soy products and some breakfast cereals. And of course they can also come as vitamin supplements. Vitamin B12 plays… [Continue Reading]
Nutrition for Alzheimer’s Disease Patients
Image via Wikipedia by Benny Arce The care and management of patients afflicted with Alzheimer‘s Disease (AD) is often a difficult task. This becomes more difficult as the disease progresses to its advanced stage. Yet right at the onset of AD until the end, it is necessary to provide patients with proper Alzheimer diet and nutrition… [Continue Reading]
