I am really excited about using the Carnivore diet in assisted living situations. We have been using the diet in our assisted living homes for about 4 months now and seeing some amazing results. Like a resident losing 135 lbs in 3 months amazing. Like another resident actually IMPROVING on her cognitive health assessment for …
Do you have elderly people in your family that are suffering from some type of chronic disease? The odds are not in your favor. The incidences of chronic diseases among Medicare beneficiaries has grown steadily over the years. More and more evidence is coming out that a Ketogenic or ‘Keto’ diet may be one of …
More and more research is starting to show that people can either prevent or even reverse Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In many cases researchers are finding that lifestyle changes are making a lot more difference than pharmaceutical interventions. One of the significant lifestyle changes that produces changes is the ketogenic diet. Why Diet Affects Alzheimer’s and …
Many elderly residents in our assisted living homes have Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms that make life miserable. We’ll go over a lot of information about Peripheral Neuropathy including what is the best treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy. Some of residents describe the symptoms as a part of their body being on fire. And that feeling doesn’t go …
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Although we are each one body, we are actually a whole eco-system. Within our bodies there Trillions (with a ‘T’) of microorganisms. Bacteria, parasites and yeast all live throughout our bodies and interact with each other. When you have C Diff, you have some bad critters in your body. One way you know you have …
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APOE4. No that’s not the ‘Group Number’ on your insurance card. It does, however, have a lot to do with your health. Especially if you are approaching middle age or later in your life. Scientists are finding out the answer to the question ‘is Alzheimer’s genetic?’. Alzheimer’s disease genetics plays a big role in determining …
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I’m amazed sometimes when I look at the prescription list of some of our residents when they move in to one of our homes. It can be 18-20 drugs long. Or more! The medical term for this is Polypharmacy – the use of multiple drugs or more that are medically necessary. Now I’m no doctor. …
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What causes Vitamin D deficiency? What does Vitamin D deficiency cause? What is Vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D deficiency can be a big problem. Especially in these times of the Coronavirus Pandemic. A recent article in the British newspaper The Telegraph suggests that Vitamin D may be very helpful in keeping the symptoms of the …
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We know our seniors are some of the highest risk individuals for the Coronavirus. Now It’s looking like obesity may be the second-highest risk factor. Although many people are saying obesity is particularly risky in the younger population, combining the two top risk factors is a recipe for a very bad outcome. That’s why it’s …
Me neither. Until recently. When I did hear about it, I liked what I heard. Especially when we’re talking about care for the elderly. Why is chronobiology important? We’ll explain. But first some background. Chronobiology seems kind of new. When I went to a dictionary website, here’s what I found for a definition: “The science …
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It’s very easy to think sugar hurts your overall health. Therefore, you would think sugar hurts your immune system. I thought the same thing as I did my research. What I found surprised me. We’ll try to answer the question ‘does sugar lower your immune system?’ in this article. We’ll also try to explain how …
Quercetin is a naturally-occurring antioxidant that has some links to improving your immune system. At this time of the Coronavirus, we all want to do everything we can to make our immune system robust. Here is one substance that might just help.
Your immune system may be the most important part of your daily routine to fight the Coronavirus. There are very easy ways to strengthen it. Here are some great tips to help.
We are proud to announce that we just hired two PhD Nutritionists to train our caregivers in nutrition and health for seniors. They will be working with our caregivers over the next several months. They will show our caregivers how to prepare very healthy meals for our residents. At a Paradise for Parents we consider …
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Although we’re still a long way from a cure for the various forms of Dementia, there are some encouraging signs. Dementia treatment has come a long way in recent years. And we need new types of treatment for Dementia. According to the World Health Organization, another 10 million people a day receive a dementia diagnosis. …
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We see many residents come into our assisted living homes with chronic health conditions. They have lists of medications prescribed by their doctors that help treat these conditions. Yet many of them have no recommendations for diet. We believe a diet full of the most nutrient dense foods will also help. Many of those chronic …
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Generally, it’s pretty tough to convince people to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Sure, they will eat a little side salad. Or a banana in the morning. Or an apple and other fruits here and there. With seniors it’s particularly tough. As we age, we lose some of our appetite. Older people have the …
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Recently one of our families gave us this testimonial. It was for one of our Surprise assisted living homes. I just wanted to highlight it for several reasons. The testimonial embodied what we are trying to achieve with all our Goodyear and Surprise assisted living homes. “A Paradise for Parents Banff Ln is an outstanding …
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When was the last time you had an entirely wholesome meal? No canned food, no prepackaged products, and purely from farm-to-table ingredients? An average American consumes mostly processed foods – or foods that are made with synthetic chemicals, GMOs, salt, and other ingredients that aren’t beneficial for you. In fact, a study published in 2017 …
C Diff infections are painful and potentially deadly. Learn how to fight and cure this awful infection. Or better yet, learn how to prevent it.
As we age our ability to get around decreases. Many elderly people find it more and more difficult to make food in their home or ear out in a restaurant. That’s where senior meal delivery businesses come in. We have a lot of families call us asking ‘where are some senior meal delivery services near …
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We follow a lot of Health Guidelines to make our residents as comfortable and healthy as possible. It’s wonderful when we can see their conditions improve.
Angry seniors may have a lot of health problems. One recent study showed that anger in older adults can lead to inflammation and higher risks of chronic disease.
We found one Doctor who can slow down Alzheimer’s or even reverse it. Now we are trying to implement his protocol in our assisted living homes in Surprise and Goodyear Arizona. Feel free to stop by and see what we are doing!
As we get older, mealtime can sometimes become more of a chore than an enjoyable experience. If we struggle to get around the kitchen or to prep ingredients, it can leave us feeling frustrated. When you’re frustrated it becomes harder to eat healthy. Frustration could cause you to resort to unhealthy, carbohydrate and sodium-loaded …
Did you know that more than one million people in America are diagnosed with cancer every year? The American Cancer Society estimated 1,735,350 in 2018 alone. Which means, it’s possible that there are 4,700 new cancer diagnoses every day. It’s undeniably one of the major health problems affecting millions all over the world. The good …
Transitioning from the standard American diet to a whole food plant based one can be daunting. But making small, gradual changes is the key to ultimately eating a healthier, balanced diet. Before we dive into how to start a whole food plant based diet, it’s important to know what it is. We will use the …
Our bodies don’t make Vitamin B12. But the Vitamin B12 benefits are large. We need to absorb it from supplements or from eating animal products (meat, dairy, fish). As we age, it becomes harder and harder to absorb Vitamin B12. Read this article to see what you can do to protect yourself from B12 deficiency and enjoy the benefits of this wonderful vitamin.
Did you know that algae has been used as food and medicine for centuries? It’s one of the original “superfoods”. It’s rich in protein, antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients. The benefits of algae for seniors can be especially amazing because it is so easy to consume. Most algae grow under the sea and don’t have significant …
It’s always important to eat healthy. As we approach our golden years, it is especially important. Most of our favorites – the fatty, sweet, fried, and calorie-dense food – are the ones seniors should eliminate. They are the root causes of many diseases. Eating healthy is the key to keeping our bodies at its prime even …
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Candida is a yeast in your body that can cause serious problems if allowed to grow out of control. Learn in this blog post how to recognize signs of overgrowth. The post also covers how to treat and prevent Candida overgrowth.
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease. Losing your memory is one of the worst things that can happen to you. Since there is no known cure, we have to do everything we can to prevent Alzheimer’s or at least slow it down. Here are some highly effective ways to do just that.
Did you know that algae have been used as food and medicine for centuries? In fact, it is known as a “superfood” because it’s rich in protein, antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients. Specifically we are talking about 2 types of algae – Spirulina and Chlorella. There are all sorts of Spirulina and Chlorella benefits for seniors, …
Considering moving into a nursing home? Maybe there’s another way. Maybe you shouldn’t accept the aging process. Maybe you should fight it! Become well enough to avoid a nursing home. Work hard at improving yourself and stay at home the rest of your life. Read on to find out how..
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body is unable to respond properly to insulin, causing a rise of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. So does exercise lower blood sugar? When combined with proper nutrition, along with diabetes medications, Diabetics can really help control and possibly recover from the disease. Read on to see how does …
Hearing of people having sudden heart attacks is scary. The scarier part is that everybody is at risk of developing one. Some people more than others. You might think that you’re not going to have a heart attack because you don’t have any family history. Maybe. Or maybe not. Family history is just one factor …
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Many people may not know this but a link that connects Alzheimer’s and diabetes (type 2) has recently been discovered. Scientists are conducting more research to validate those claims. It’s looking more and more likely that we could call Alzheimer’s Type 3 Diabetes. Diabetes happens when the body fails to produce insulin or is unable …
Almost every one of us wants to have a chance to live long enough to blow out a hundred candles on our birthday. Even if some people have a different say on this, we can agree that at some point you have wondered how it would feel like to live a long, healthy life. Studies …
Have you ever noticed that seniors, especially those over the age of 70, seem to have an excessive craving for sweets? If your elderly loved one has been eating sugar their whole life, it makes it doubly hard to quit sugar for good. Yet sugar maybe contributing to a lot of elderly chronic disease. Therefore …
When diagnosed with diabetes, it is crucial to watch what you eat. Some people have been having success with a 1200 calorie diabetic meal plan. Limiting calories to 1200 a day can have some great health benefits as well, without feeling like you have to starve yourself. Before beginning any diet for diabetics, please check …
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