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Maintaining Healthy Senior Diet

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Every age group needs to eat a balanced diet, but for the elderly, this is often a problem. Many seniors struggle to stay a healthy weight or suffer from health issues related to a lack of nutrients. It is essential to understand why this happens and how to help. Eating is Difficult The most straightforward reason seniors do not eat as much as they should is because they struggle to chew, swallow and digest food. Teeth fail over time, and people do not always feel comfortable with dentures. Poorly chewed food can lead to choking, and medical issues like a history of stroke or Alzheimer’s can add to the problem. Digestion changes as people age, which can also take away the desire to eat. Inactivity, the failure to consume enough fluids and medication and health problems all slow down the digestive system and cause problems like constipation, bloating and heartburn that reduces appetite. Physical therapy can help with swallowing issues. Choose soft foods or cut up all foods into
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Health Benefits of Organic Tea for Seniors

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The word organic is specific in its meaning and usage. It is used to describe any crop grown without incorporating any artificial methods, meaning organic tea was grown without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It also means that the tea was not passed through any radiation techniques and neither was it genetically modified. Organic tea is healthier for your body because there are additional guidelines that have to be followed, which include stringent policies on storage, handling, and hygiene standards, and they must be documented by the manufacturer. Proper documentation involves growing, processing and retailing. All these qualifications must have the necessary legal documentation and certifications so that it can be sold as an organic tea. Organic tea has many benefits for seniors and the elderly. Here’s why you should choose it over conventionally grown tea: A Healthier Option - In non-organic tea fertilizers and pesticides are removed during processing, but most of
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program

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How Many U.S. Seniors and Elderly Are Going Hungry? In the United States, this question should not even have to be asked, but there are seniors in 2018 that are fighting hunger every day. The number of older Americans who do not get enough to eat is undetermined because there are so many do not know that they are eligible for help. In 2014, over 10 million seniors over the age of 60 were reported to be facing undernourishment and hunger on a daily basis. This age group is not so apt to report their needs to outsiders, and if they are not aware of the programs, they cannot obtain the benefits available to them. Many seniors never realize that they are eligible for federal assistance that would present them a better lifestyle, so they suffer alone. Today, the number of senior Americans that have trouble meeting their budgets is more than in 2014, approximately 10.2 million. What happens, in many cases, is the elderly try to cut corners to pay their bills by reducing their food intake
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Seniors and Elderly Going Hungry in the United States

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Over 5.2 million senior citizens face hunger in the United States each year (according to the National Council on Aging). That is over 8.1% of the entire elderly population of the country. Another 4.4 million are barely able to put food on the table. Hunger in adults over the age of 60 has increased since 2001 by over 50% and is facing a projected increase of another 50% during before 2025. The United States is facing an epidemic due in part because of the after-shocks of the 2008-2009 recession periods. Areas of the Country Primarily Affected While most areas of the country are affected by these hunger conditions in some way, the southern-most states seem to be the hardest hit. States such as Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina are among the most troubled states. Programs Available There are some programs available for qualified seniors in various locations across the country. These programs help provide supplement
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