Frailty
Should You Let Food Be Your Medicine?
While millions of people around the world struggle with overnutrition and obesity, older people living on their own are at risk for undernutrition. That, in turn, is associated with frailty and even c…
Will Long Term Exercise Help You Avoid a Fall?
As people age, their balance and coordination may become compromised. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans over 65 years old takes a fall each year. Moreover, falls are a …
Should You Remind Grandma to Eat Veggies?
As people grow older, they sometimes become frail. A Spanish study suggests that elders who eat veggies are less likely to lose strength, slow down or lose weight (Age & Ageing, online July 25, 20…