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Older adults in senior living Lakewood burn fewer calories and have less muscle mass, which make it more difficult to lose weight. Medical issues also may reduce the ability to exercise vigorously. Staying at a healthy weight can keep you moving and help prevent chronic diseases. Here’s how to manage your weight by using the right balance of nutrition, light activity, and a positive attitude. Eat more protein. Aim for about twenty to thirty grams of lean, complete protein at each meal. Older adults need more protein per pound of body weight to maintain muscle. Good sources include eggs, Greek yogurt, beans, and fish. Protein is more filling, so you’ll be less tempted to snack on junk food later. Select high fiber carbohydrates. Foods like whole oats, quinoa, and lentils help you feel full and satisfied for longer. These low glycemic index carbs digest more slowly, which can help you avoid blood sugar spikes and reduce cravings. Adults should try to eat at least twenty five grams of fib...

As temperatures soar this summer in senior living Lakewood, make sure you do not just drink water to stay hydrated. You can find water in many fruits and vegetables. They are loaded with minerals and are naturally low in calories. Hydrating foods are ideal for seniors who want to reach their fluid intake goals and who may become bloated from drinking too many pitchers of plain water. Try these delicious and refreshing foods on hot days: Watermelon is an obvious choice for summertime hydration. In fact, it is almost 92% water. Watermelon is also a good source of potassium, which plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Keep a bowl of bite sized chunks in the refrigerator. Snack on watermelon throughout the day or combine it with fresh mint leaves to make a quick and easy slushie. Cantaloupe and honey dew are also high in water and may be easier to digest. Add hydration and flavor to regular water by slicing half of a cucumber and placing it in a pitcher of plain w...

When you’re wandering around the aisle of a drugstore, the shelves are lined with different types of multivitamins for seniors. We see them everywhere; they claim everything from a better memory to stronger bones to, you guessed it, boundless energy. But are these one pill taking care of all your vitamin and mineral needs and are they the right ones for you? The simple answer is, it depends on your diet, your health and the prescription drugs you are taking. If you’ve lost your appetite or you are eating a restricted diet in assisted living Lakewood , multivitamins may be a good idea. A classic example of the former is vitamin B12, since our ability to absorb it decreases with age, due to a decrease in stomach acid production. A vitamin B12 deficiency could cause fatigue and nerve issues. However, a multivitamin with 100 percent of your daily value can prevent this issue. Calcium and vitamin D are a good example of supplements that can increase your bone density. However, high levels o...