March 28, 2022

3 Potential Melatonin Side Effects in the Elderly to Know

This article lists three potential melatonin side effects in the elderly and explains how to prevent them.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

Weight Gain

March 26, 2022

What’s the Best Appetite Stimulant for Weight Gain?

This article explains everything you need to know about appetite stimulants and whether there is a best appetite stimulant for weight gain.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Diets

Older adult nutrition

March 5, 2022

The Best Soft Foods to Eat When Chewing Hurts

This article provides a list of soft foods to eat when chewing hurts as well as a soft foods diet sample menu.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

September 30, 2021

Pureed Foods for Older Adults: Recipes, Food List, and More

This article is your definitive guide for everything you need to know about pureed foods for older adults, including what foods you can puree, how to make pureed foods, and much more.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

August 21, 2020

6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies in the Elderly

This article highlights six common nutrient deficiencies in the elderly and how to prevent them.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

October 23, 2019

7 Meal Programs for Seniors to Know

This article lists seven meal programs for seniors, explaining their benefits and how they differ.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

June 7, 2019

Appetite Stimulant Drugs: Are They Safe or Effective In Older Adults?

This article discusses whether an appetite stimulant is safe and effective for increasing appetite in older adults, and explains how the health care team can work together to counter a declining appetite.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

Weight Gain

May 18, 2019

Fortified Foods: High-Calorie, High-Protein Foods for Older Adults

Fortunately, fortifying foods to increase their calorie and protein content is a simple yet effective way to prevent or treat malnutrition in older adults.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Long-term care

Older adult nutrition

May 1, 2019

International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI): A Beginner’s Guide

This article serves as a beginner's guide to the IDDSI framework with information on the IDDSI food and drink levels and testing methods.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Long-term care

Older adult nutrition

April 24, 2019

Body Mass Index (BMI) Ranges for Older Adults

This article explains what BMI is and why current BMI ranges may not be appropriate for assessing disease risk or nutritional status in older adults.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

March 10, 2019

9 Factors Affecting Nutrition in Older Adults

This article explores the medical, social, and physiological factors affecting nutrition in older adults.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

February 24, 2019

5 Benefits of Liberalized Diets in Older Adults

This article explains five benefits of liberalized diets in older adults.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Long-term care

Older adult nutrition

September 12, 2018

5 Risk Factors of Malnutrition in Older Adults

This article lists five risk factors of malnutrition in older adults and some ways to help treat and prevent malnutrition.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

September 4, 2018

Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Older Adults: Causes, Treatment, and More

This article explains why older adults are at an increased risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency and how to treat a deficiency through food and supplements.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

Older adult nutrition

June 15, 2018

Nutrition Guidelines for Pressure Injuries: Protein, Calories, and More

This article provides an overview of the most recent nutrition guidelines for pressure ulcers so you can confidently address the nutritional needs of an individual with pressure injuries.

by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD