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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? What is constipation and what is the best dietary approach to maintain regularity?

Is Irregularity Normal for an Aging Adult?

Becky Dorner & Associates

Many aging adults experience constipation or other changes in bowel movements and wonder if it’s related to aging. In this blog, we explore the potential link between aging and constipation (irregularity), and how to cope with changes in digestion during the aging process.

MyPlate for Older Adults

Tufts University

This is a helpful tool for older adults to better understand what they should be eating and what their bodies need to stay healthy. Explore the main food groups, what they do for the body and how much of each food group older adults should be consuming on a daily basis.

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