Fall is a perfect time to start thinking about soups. As the weather gets colder, soups are the ideal meal—they are healthy, made with affordable ingredients, and perfect for leftovers. Store-bought soups are quick to heat up, but they often have high salt content. In fact, soup is one of the top 10 most common […]
Dehydration and Older Adults
Older adults are at greater risk for dehydration than younger adults. There are a lot of reasons for this, including decreased lean body mass, decreased thirst sensation, difficulty getting around, memory problems, use of many medications, and certain medical conditions. Dehydration is a leading cause of hospitalization in older adults, and can also lead to […]
