Resources

Tips from a Certified Senior Advisor

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Nutrition for Seniors

• Daily Food Record Sheet
• Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults
• Nutritional Screening Tool
• Tips for Eating Well

Online Nutritional Screening
An interactive MNA screening form provided by the Nestle Nutrition Institute allows users to find out if they are healthy or malnourished.

Healthy Meals for One or Two
Great information from the Mayo Clinic on how to plan healthy meals for one or two, reduce wasted food and add variety to meals.

Eating Well While Aging
Informative article on senior nutrition offers tips and advice for maintaining a healthy diet while dealing with the challenges of aging.

Planning for Leftovers
This downloadable PDF on senior-friendly ideas for healthy eating, from the Dieticians of Canada, gives tips and ideas for creative use of leftovers when cooking for one or two.

Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this informative nutritional assessment and report detailing unintentional weight loss in aging adults.

Nutrition Guidelines for Senior Citizens
Seniors-Site.com outlines various changes seniors face in nutritional guidelines and offers suggestions and tips to maintain a healthy diet.

Nutrition and Aging
Informative overview on nutrition, malnutrition and health in older adults, provided by the Foundation for Health in Aging.

Nutrition and Aging Fact Sheet
Useful information from Colorado State University on changes in the aging body and the importance of staying healthy and accommodating changing nutritional needs.

Eating Well As We Age
The FDA identifies common problems older people have in regards to eating well, and offers helpful suggestions and ideas for alleviating the problems.

More helpful information:

• Care Coordination
• Caring for the Heart
• Living with and Caring for Cancer
• Senior Nutrition
• Benefits of Homecare
• National Family Caregivers Month

Newsletters from Haven Home Care:

• April 2010 – Elders Are Getting Ripped Off
• March 2010 – Shocking Stats on Medication Errors
• February 2010 – Bone Health Is More than Bone Density
• January 2010 – Total Retirement is Bad for Your Health
• December 2009 – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Epidemic Ahead
• November 2009 – Research Supports Pet Therapy Claims
• October 2009 – Short Term Personal Care More Affordable
• September 2009 – Congress May Reduce Home Health Care
• August 2009 – Healthcare Reform Goal: Low Hospital Readmissions
• July 2009 – Companionship is Good for Heart Health
• June 2009 – Suggesting Poor Memory Can Cause It
• May 2009 – Tax and Legal Snags with Caregivers
• April 2009 – Health Care Spending, Medication Management
• March 2009 – Alzheimer’s Information, Healthcare Worker Injuries
• February 2009 – “Granny Trend,” Care for Aging Parents
• January 2009 – Senior-Friendly Appliances, Brain Power
• December 2008 – Housing Trends, Aging Myths

General Info

• Alzheimer Association Nationwide Contact Center
• National Private Duty Association
• Dementia Help
• AARP

Hospice

• What Is Hospice Care?
• American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• American Hospice Foundation
• Choice in Dying
• Hospice Foundation of America
• National Association for Homecare and Hospice
• Hospice Association of America
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
• Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice

Home Placement

• Skilled Facilities

Long Term Insurance

• Long Term Care Insurance

HealthCare News

• Professional Healthcare Is Approved for Medicare Licenses at Additional Offices
• Haven Healthcare of Utah Receives Award for Quality Care Fourth Year in a Row
• Haven HealthCare Division of Professional HealthCare Adds New Office

Eldercare and Home Care Glossary