When checking the refrigerator of your aging loved one, most of us will scan for whole food vs. junk food. What other clues can we look for in the refrigerator to tell us more about the health, wellness, and mental state of seniors? Here are some tips: Are their favorite foods that you stock not disappearing as fast? This could…
To many people’s dismay, our metabolism slows down as we age. This unfortunate process poses an even greater risk for seniors, as studies have shown that after the age of 40, we lose one-third to one-half of a pound of muscle each year and gain that much in body fat. This is significant because the less muscle we have, the…