Diet and Nutrition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 frozen

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

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.

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,

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

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