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Swallowing is one of the body’s most important functions. It is the way in which food reaches the stomach, allowing the body to absorb important nutrients. When swallowing becomes impaired, eating and drinking can become difficult and health can suffer,…

When the weather begins to turn warm, signaling that summer is on the way, it’s only natural to want to shake off the cobwebs of winter and get outdoors for some much-needed sunshine and fresh air.  This applies to people…

It’s hard to imagine a scenario in which the tables are turned and you have to start taking care of your parents.  This can be an understandably uncomfortable topic for both aging parents and their children to discuss.  However, as…

As people age, the need for high quality nutrition increases, but the amount of food does not. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Eating less is better and healthier for us as we age. Consuming smaller amounts of food more…

Most seniors would like to remain independent for as long as possible.  Provided they are in good physical, mental, and emotional health, they may be able to maintain independence throughout the course of their lives.  Unfortunately, the ravages of time…

As people grow older and enter their senior years, it’s not unusual to suffer some loneliness and loss of companionship.  Not only do seniors lose opportunities to meet new people in social situations (through a job, for example), but they…