Links to helpful resources:
Useful Forms for your use:
Medication Tracker: A form that will help you keep track of the names, dosage, instructions, etc. of each of your medications. PDF format.
Important Contact Information: A form to keep track of contact information for doctors and other offices/people you may need to contact. PDF format.
Senior Shopping List; 12 Staples Your Senior Shouldn’t Live Without
They may seem like common staples for any healthy diet, but the following 12 foods hold special nutritional value for seniors. These items are also versatile enough to be used in a variety of recipes.
Oatmeal: A great source of soluble fiber, oatmeal has been shown to help lower blood cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Read more…
Helping Seniors With Nutrition
For the price of a large bag of chips and a box of cookies, you can buy a good supply of apples, bananas, carrots, potatoes, peppers and other healthier foods.
For more shopping tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, visit www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines