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8 Signs of Nutrition Issues & the Importance of Nutrition for Seniors

Posted by The Brickmont Assisted Living Team on Aug 1, 2024 8:00:00 AM | 3 minute read

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in maintaining the health and well-being of older adults, as it supports their overall health, energy levels, independence, and cognitive function. Proper nutrition can enhance immune function, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve mental clarity, all of which are essential for maintaining a high quality of life. 

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Topics: Nutrition

Quick, Easy, & Healthy Meal Prepping Options

Posted by The Brickmont Assisted Living Team on Oct 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM | 7 minute read

Everyone’s heard of the yo-yo diets that are often advertised on popular television shows and social media or the frantic “crash diets” that promise to help you drop those pesky extra pounds. Celebrity-endorsed health cookbooks and shows like Dr. Oz haven’t made the issue any better. Unfortunately, not only are these so-called “diets” inaccurate in many ways, but some can pose a dangerous threat to how our bodies break down food to provide nutrition and energy to our systems.

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Topics: Helpful Tips, Nutrition

Combatting the Loss of Appetite in Older Adults

Posted by The Brickmont Assisted Living Team on May 15, 2021 8:00:00 AM | 4 minute read

Good nutrition is vital in promoting health and wellness at any age but is especially important for older adults, whose weaker immune systems make them more vulnerable to certain illnesses and conditions. And while this is true, malnutrition remains a common concern for many older adults—whether it’s due to physical changes that hinder their ability to eat or simply a loss of appetite. 

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Topics: Helpful Tips, Nutrition

Understanding and Managing Diabetes in Seniors

Posted by The Brickmont Assisted Living Team on Feb 15, 2021 8:00:00 AM | 7 minute read

While diabetes is a worldwide health concern that doesn’t target based on age, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), around 25% of those 65 and older—an estimated 12 million—have diabetes.

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Topics: Health, Nutrition

Dine Where You’re Loved at Brickmont Assisted Living

Posted by The Brickmont Assisted Living Team on Sep 1, 2019 8:00:00 AM | 3 minute read

Often times potential residents and their family members ask similar questions or raise similar concerns when it comes to the dining services provided in the community. Since nutrition is such an essential part of an older adult's life, it's natural to worry about the dining experience at your family member's senior community. 

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Topics: Brickmont Assisted Living, Nutrition

Improving Nutrition in Senior Living

Posted by The Brickmont Assisted Living Team on Jan 15, 2019 8:00:00 AM | 3 minute read


Eating healthy may seem like a simple task, but recent studies have shown that nutrition for older adults is not the same as the nutrition needed for younger generations. In addition, the primary food groups for adults may look the same, but there are a few significant differences between what a younger adult may need in their diet versus what a resident in a senior living community may require.

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Topics: Senior Living, Health, Nutrition

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