by Leni Wood | Apr 30, 2026 | Nutrition for the Elderly
Eating well in later life plays a vital role in supporting both health and happiness. However, as people grow older, changes in appetite, health conditions and physical ability can make maintaining a balanced diet more challenging. For older adults – especially those...
by Leni Wood | Mar 24, 2026 | Nutrition for the Elderly
As we age, changes in appetite and eating habits are both common and entirely natural, yet they can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. For older adults, particularly those living in care settings, maintaining good nutrition is essential to...
by Leni Wood | Feb 26, 2026 | Nutrition for the Elderly
As we grow older, nutrition plays an increasingly important role in protecting heart health, maintaining strength and supporting overall well-being. For adults over 50 – and particularly those living in Care Homes – thoughtful, balanced meals can make a meaningful...
by Leni Wood | Feb 12, 2026 | Nutrition for the Elderly
Protein and muscle health in older adults Staying strong and mobile is an important part of ageing well and nutrition plays a central role in supporting this. Protein, in particular, is essential for older adults as it helps maintain muscle strength and contributes to...
by Leni Wood | Mar 21, 2024 | Nutrition for the Elderly
Nutrition and Hydration Week this year was a tasty, fun and colourful time across our Nellsar Homes. The awareness week is an international celebration of the importance of food and drink, which highlights the issue of dehydration and malnutrition which is still...
by Leni Wood | Sep 6, 2023 | Nutrition for the Elderly
Being a research-based practitioner, I am always on the lookout for new research to back up recommendations that I make to clients and care homes. I am also an advocate for increasing our intake of plant foods, as they can offer us ways to support our health and...
