Nutrition
This macronutrient is essential for maintaining muscle mass and preventing frailty in older adults.
What is protein?
This common age-related change slows the movement of food through the GI tract.
What is decreased peristalsis?
This is the most common bowel problem among older adults.
What is constipation?
“They’re singing ‘Deck the Halls,’ but it’s not like Christmas at all.”
What is “Christmas Baby Please Come Home for Christmas”?
This 2019 superhero movie became the first to make over $2 billion worldwide
What is Avengers: Endgame?
This mineral is key for bone health and is often supplemented in older adults.
What is calcium?
This sense often decreases with age, reducing appetite and interest in food.
What is the sense of taste or smell?
Increasing intake of this two-part duo is the first-line treatment for constipation.
What are fiber and fluids?
“Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow.”
What is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?
This mobile game trend lets players collect digital creatures called “Pocket Monsters.”
What is Pokémon Go?
This powerful nutrient found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables helps regulate bowel function.
What is fiber?
Older adults produce less of this stomach acid, which can affect nutrient absorption.
What is stomach acid (hydrochloric acid)
This type of medication—often used for pain—commonly causes constipation as a side effect.
What are opioids?
“They know that Santa’s on his way, he’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.”
What is “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”?
This animated series features a group of teenagers solving mysteries with a talking dog.
What is “Scooby-Doo”?
Because thirst decreases with age, older adults are at higher risk for this condition.
What is dehydration?
The weakening of this structure can lead to GERD in older adults.
What is the lower esophageal sphincter?
The most effective non-pharmacological ways to promote bowel motility in older adults.
What is physical activity?
"You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear…”
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
A well elder is defined as?
What is 65+
This nutrient—made in the skin when exposed to sunlight—often requires supplementation in older adults due to decreased synthesis.
What is vitamin D?
This digestive organ often empties more slowly in older adults, contributing to bloating and fullness.
What is the stomach?
This condition occurs when liquid stool leaks around hardened stool, often mistaken for diarrhea.
What is fecal impaction?
“I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree.”
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Who sang I can show you the world?
What is Aladdin