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Why Should Older Adults Focus on Fiber?
Digestion plays a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing, and fiber is the key to maintaining regulrity and avoiding constipation. Is there a link between irregularity and aging?…
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Digestion plays a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing, and fiber is the key to maintaining regulrity and avoiding constipation.…
Giving the Gift of Food and Nutrition
Sharon’s mother Bess is 84 years old and still lives independently in her own home. She likes to cook simple meals, go out to eat with friends and play bridge.…
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Sharon’s mother Bess is 84 years old and still lives independently in her own home. She likes to cook simple meals, go…
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is such a great holiday filled with family celebrations, good food and fun; but what about people with specific health concerns and conditions? Learn more about safe food preparation…
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Thanksgiving is such a great holiday filled with family celebrations, good food and fun; but what about people with specific health concerns…
Exploring the Benefits of Plant-Based Eating During Vegetarian Awareness Month
October 1 was World Vegetarian Day, and the whole month of October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, an observance to spread the health benefits of adopting a vegetarian diet. Research shows…
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October 1 was World Vegetarian Day, and the whole month of October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, an observance to spread the health…
No Matter What the Age, More Fruits and Veggies Matter
Cynthia just celebrated her 55th birthday and says she is starting to “feel every bit her age”. Her dad has begun having memory issues at age 82, and Cynthia is…
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Cynthia just celebrated her 55th birthday and says she is starting to “feel every bit her age”. Her dad has begun having…
“Wellness” at any Age
At Hazel’s 65th birthday celebration, her older sister asked if she had scheduled her initial “wellness” visit with her primary care physician (PCP). Hazel had enrolled in Medicare, but didn’t…
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At Hazel’s 65th birthday celebration, her older sister asked if she had scheduled her initial “wellness” visit with her primary care physician…
Play It Safe: Food Safety for Older Adults
George has been living alone since his wife recently passed. His wife did all the cooking, and George’s skills are limited to reheating food on the stove or in the…
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George has been living alone since his wife recently passed. His wife did all the cooking, and George’s skills are limited to…
Food and Nutrition News for July
Becky Dorner & Associates is your source for the latest in food and nutrition. We’ve compiled articles on the hottest topics for July so that you can stay up-to-date on…
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Becky Dorner & Associates is your source for the latest in food and nutrition. We’ve compiled articles on the hottest topics for…
Food Insecurity: A Nutrition Crisis On the Rise
Food insecurity is not having a consistent source of quality, nutritious foods. This phenomenon greatly affects older adults as many live alone and are not able to get to the…
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Food insecurity is not having a consistent source of quality, nutritious foods. This phenomenon greatly affects older adults as many live alone…
Helping Seniors with Food Insecurity
Melanie is a registered dietitian nutritionist that works mainly with older adults. She provides consulting services to her local Meals on Wheels (MOW) program where her duties include writing menus…
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Melanie is a registered dietitian nutritionist that works mainly with older adults. She provides consulting services to her local Meals on Wheels…













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