Dementia refers to the decline in cognitive function of the brain, affecting memory, learning, judgment, and language abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among the elderly. About 6.2 million elder Americans are affected by this disease, characterized by progressive memory loss, disorientation, and negative changes in mood and personality. Here we’ll [...]

As we become older, we need some important changes in our daily eating habits to meet the unique nutrition needs of old age. Here's the basic framework we can follow while deciding what to eat and what to avoid in the elderly. 1. Eat a balanced diet using five food groups. The five food groups [...]