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...
by Leni Wood | Apr 27, 2021 | Fibre, Nutrition for the Elderly, Vitamins
In my last blog I looked at lifestyle factors that can occur in later life which could impact on our nutritional needs as we age. This week I would like to take a deeper dive into key nutrients and vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are common in older people and...
by Leni Wood | Jan 21, 2021 | Blood sugar and health, Recipe of the Month
We all need to be aware of the effects of sugar on our health. If you read my Blog on the 3rd November 2020 you will see a deeper dive into the negative effects of over consumption of sugar. Two teaspoon rule It is worth re-caping though that our body can only process...
by Leni Wood | Sep 29, 2020 | Nutrient-Rich Snacks
Catering with care Working in Care Home Catering means that you need to be able to think ‘outside the box’, having the special skill of listening to individual needs. We have a diverse community of residents living in our Nellsar Homes, many of whom are...
by Leni Wood | Jan 21, 2019 | Dysphagia
What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is a medical term for swallowing problems or difficulties, and it is very common in the elderly. It can be very uncomfortable in some cases and can put people off eating all together. Typically, a member of the Speech and Language Team...