Nutrition for Seniors
Older adults need more of this to help maintain bone health.
What is Calcium and Vitamin D
This is a distressing rip in the skin that occurs due to friction or tearing impact?
What is a skin tear?
1.5 million occurrences of skin tears each year in the U.S.
This is a significant and potentially dangerous drop in body temperature, usually caused by prolonged exposure to cold.
What is hypothermia?
What for early signs like cold hands and feet, shivering, confusion, or excessive sleepiness.
Name two safety hazards found in a home.
What are: rugs; loose railings; waxed floors; electrical cords; space heaters; cluttered walkways
This is the #1 killer animal in the world.
What is the mosquito?
700,000 people per year.
Transmitting deadly diseases like malaria, dengue and Zika.
You can lower your risk for heart disease by adding this to your diet.
What is fiber-rich foods?
Alert your family, doctor, nurse or caregiver immediately when this happens to your skin.
What is, what you should do if you get a skin tear or any wound?
5% to 32% skin tears get infected, especially those on the legs or feet on older people.
These are signs of how colder weather affects adults.
What is joint stiffness, circulatory problems, depression and cognitive decline.
Stay active and participate in social activities.
Name two ways to avoid bathroom hazards.
What are: grab bars; rubber non-slip mats; tub/toilet chairs; thermostat to prevent hot water scalding; night lights
This is the #1 vacation spot in the U.S.
What is Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Also, New York City, Bar Harbor Maine, Key West Florida and Alaska.
Vegetables, dark berries, cherries, and walnuts are said to improve this.
What is memory and cognitive function?
This causes dry skin, itching, rough patches and sensitive skin.
What is....Dehydration, long hot showers, over sunning, too much soap, antiperspirant or perfume.
This causes approximately 1 million injuries a year, and 17,000 fatalities.
What is falls on ice or snow?
Use non-slip shoes with good traction to prevent falls, especially on potentially slippery floors after coming in from the cold.
Name two ways to prevent falls.
What are: proper shoes; use assistive devices; don't rush/slow down; exercise programs to promote strength and balance
This is the #1 most sought after career in 2025.
What is a Nurse Practioner?
Following is, Software Developer, Data Scientist, and Financial Manager.
Older adults should consume greater than or equal to 3 servings of what?
What are vegetables?
This is what you do to help prevent skin cancer.
What is look for changes in moles each month. Look for new growth, sore that doesn't heal, or a bleeding mole.
Limit your exposure to the sun and ALWAYS wear sunscreen.
This is what you can do to stay warm indoors.
What is keep your blinds shut, dress warmly (non-slip slippers or socks, always carry a sweater or jacket because the hallways and dining room temps are always different.
It is important to be sure the elderly know how to use their cell phones and have these posted in every room.
What are emergency contact numbers?
This is the #1 selling candy?
What is Snickers?
The least unpopular is Circus Peanuts, Candy Corn and Almond Joy.
The disease risk reduction benefits of this food may possibly extend one's healthy years and fight against arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
What is fish?
This is how you protect your skin.
What is...Limit your time in the sun between 10am and 4pm. Use sunscreen, at least SPF 15 or higher. Wear protective clothing and sunglasses. Moisturize 2 times a day. Keep fingernails short. Drink lots of water.
What is check the forecast before you go out.
If it's too windy, cold, icy, or wet outside, consider staying indoors. Always be prepared and bring gloves, a hat, scarf, and boots if you must go out.
The kitchen is often the heart of the home. Name four ways to ensure safety in the kitchen.
What are: discard expired/spoiled food items; lower items to avoid reaching; ensure stove safety measures (knobs, proper operating instruction); limit the use of sharp objects; keep towels away from oven/open flames; working smoke detectors; fire extinguishers
This is the #1 most visited country in the world?
What is France?
Over 89.4 million international visitors a year.
Close following is Spain, United States, China and Italy.