Staying active and in control: Continuous Glucose monitoring and nutrition for older adults
"By Cindy King and Carley Rusch"
It’s Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM
Active Aging Leading, connecting and defining the active aging industry since 2001. ICAA provides world class information, education, resources and tools to help health and wellness professionals be more successful with their clients age 50 plus
Power to transform
"Imagine this: A manager decides to introduce a new wellness program in a life plan community or active living center. It promises to improve resident/member engagement and satisfaction and seems a great idea—but the manager bases the program on outdated assumptions about what people want and need. Decisions based on limited, incomplete or, worse, incorrect information can lead to unintended, often consequential, outcomes. Programming does not connect with residents/members. Staff are not adequately trained to deliver the program. And spaces and environments do not align with the activities planned. The result? A well-intentioned initiative fails to meet its goals, leaving everyone frustrated."
Good hydration for healthy aging
"Summer is the time we often become more active out of doors. With increased outdoor activity and hotter temperatures there is a greater risk for dehydration-- even after only a couple of hours. Dehydration is a significant health risk, frequently intensified by age-related conditions including chronic diseases and related medications, less total body water, reduced kidney function, and the diminished ability to perceive thirst. This article highlights why good hydration is important and what you can do to support healthy aging."
Medicare Advantage and Medicaid OTC benefits often unused but could help support older adult nutrition health
Active Aging Leading, connecting and defining the active aging industry since 2001. ICAA provides world class information, education, resources and tools to help health and wellness professionals be more successful with their clients age 50 plus
Finding a place for nutrition and malnutrition care in master plans for aging
"Malnutrition remains an under-addressed issue among older adults, posing significant health risks and diminishing their quality of life. With one in three older Canadians and one in two older Americans at risk for malnutrition, addressing malnutrition will take policy interventions covering all corners of care, from home and community-based care to institutional care. The most effective plans will originate from states (or provinces) as well as the federal government. "
Nourishing the spirit: The role of traditional foods in native elder health
"Diet and food play a pivotal role in overall health, well-being and active aging. For the nearly 800,000 people age 65 and older who identify themselves as American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander elders in the United States, there is also a connection between traditional foods and health that holds profound significance. Historical challenges, marked by colonization and loss, have set the stage for Native Elders to experience the worst health disparities in the United States (US). However, recent research has linked regular consumption of traditional foods to lower reported rates of diabetes, better nutrition status and higher participation in cultural practices for Native Elders. "
Obesity Treatment and Maintaining Muscle to Support Active Aging
"The number is startling--51% of the world’s population will have overweight or obesity by 2035, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2023. As the ICAA commented earlier this year, this was presented to the United Nations by the World Obesity Federation, which also called on governments to develop national action plans to address obesity."
Fueling recovery: The impact of nutrition on wound healing
"Did you know that approximately 3% (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8024242/) of older Americans—approximately 1.67 million people—are currently dealing with an open wound? While the body possesses a remarkable ability to recover, wounds that do not heal can substantially affect an individual’s mental, social and physical well-being. Although Wound Healing Awareness Month (https://wham-abwmfoundation.org) has ended for 2023, it is always a good time to explore a holistic approach to healing that can enhance healthy aging."
Embracing Wellness: A Father's Day Reflection
"Father's Day holds a special place in our hearts as we celebrate the invaluable role of fathers in our lives. It is a time to reflect on the lessons passed down from generation to generation, and the profound impact fathers have on shaping our well-being. Today, I want to share with you the wisdom I gained from my father's journey towards end of life, highlighting the importance of prioritizing our well-being."
