Category: Aging & Caregiving

Healthy Eating: No-Cook Recipes (FCS8693/FY694)

Try these quick, easy recipes for balanced, healthy meals. No cooking required! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy694

Alimentación Saludable: Crucigrama sobre meriendas nutritivas (FCS8905Span/FY1224)

Learn about smart snacking with this simple crossword puzzle activity. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1224

Healthy Eating: Meals Without Cooking (FCS8934/FY1215)

Enjoy a word search for the ingredients in this recipe for southwestern black bean salad. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1215

Prevención de Caídas: Estilos de vida y riesgo de caídas (FCS2230Span/FY860)

There are many things that may cause you to fall, and you can change several of these. This 1-page Spanish-language fact sheet describes some easy changes you can make to decrease your risk of falling. Written by Linda B. Bobroff y Jennifer Hillan , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy860

Vida Saludable: ¿Qué conoce sobre la diabetes? (FCS8578Span/FY087)

Test your knowlege about diabetes with a simple crossword puzzle. This 1-page Spanish-language handout was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy087

Fall Prevention: Staying Active (FCS2232/FY738)

Exercises that improve your balance, flexibility, and strength can reduce your risk for falls. This 4-page fact sheet describes exercises that can help you maintain or improve your balance, strength, and flexibility. Written by Sergio Romero and Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy738

Healthy Living: Staying Regular (FCS8570/FY063)

Having a bowel movement fewer than three times a week is defined as constipation. This condition is very common in persons over age 65. Over time, chronic constipation can cause serious and painful conditions such as hemorrhoids and diverticular disease. This 2-page fact sheet describes the causes, prevention, and high fiber foods. Written by Linda B. Bobroff and Luisa Oliver-Cordero and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy063

Where’s the Water? (FSHN1113/FS178)

Foods vary widely in water content. You may be surprised to find out that many common foods that are not liquids are quite high in water! This 5-page fact sheet offers a brief quiz and pictorial answer key, written by Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs178

¿Donde está el agua? (FSHN1113S/FS179)

Foods vary widely in water content. You may be surprised to find out that many common foods that are not liquids are quite high in water! This 5-page Spanish-language fact sheet offers a brief quiz and pictorial answer key, written by Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs179

Modificación de la textura de alimentos para los adultos mayores (FSHN1008S/FS183)

This 2-page Spanish-languagefact sheet discusses information on altering food texture for older adults, and offers tips for enhancing puréed and ground foods. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition , May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs183

Prolemas para tragar y el adulto mayor (FSHN1103S/FS182)

A swallowing problem may be a serious health issue for an older adult. This 3-page Spanish-language fact sheet describes common reasons for problems chewing and swallowing, why this is a concern, and where to get more information. Written by Wendy J. Dahl , and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs182

Comidas en puré para problemas al tragar (FSHN1107S/FS181)

Although we all enjoy puréed foods as a part of a healthy diet, puréed diets may be recommended for frail older adults who have chewing and/or swallowing problems. This 4-page Spanish-language fact sheet describes reasons to prepare puréed foods and tips for preparing and serving great tasting and ready to swallow puréed foods. Written by Wendy J. Dahl , and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs181

Malnutrición y los adultos mayores (FSHN1009S/FS180)

Many older adults are at risk for developing malnutrition, the lack of adequate nutrition to maintain health. This 3-page Spanish language fact sheet for caregivers provides information on the causes, concerns, and prevention of malnutrition. Written by Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs180

Nutriente energía y densidad (FSHN1112S/FS177)

Foods for the older adult that has lost weight should target both energy and nutrient density. This 1-page Spanish language fact sheet provides explanation and examples. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs177

Energy and Nutrient Density (FSHN1112/FS176)

Foods for the older adult that has lost weight should target both energy and nutrient density. This 1-page fact sheet provides explanation and examples. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition , May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs176

Living Actively for Good Health: Older Adults (FCS8753/FY554)

If you think physical activity is limited to strenuous activities like exercise classes and sports, think again! Read this 2-page fact sheet to learn why physical activity is important and how you can get started. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Anne Kendall and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy554

Alimentación Saludable: El calcio (FCS8568Span/FY069)

El calcio es el mineral fundamental que se encuentra en nuestros huesos y dientes. Nosotros necesitamos calcio para el buen funcionamiento de los músculos y nervios. El calcio también ayuda para la coagulación de la sangre.
This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of FCS8568/FY068: Healthy Eating: Calcium Written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy069

Healthy Eating: Folate (FCS8567/FY066)

Folate is one of the B vitamins. It is involved in the formation of DNA and amino acids. DNA is the genetic material found in all cells of your body. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Learn more about this important vitamins in this 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy066

Escoja el tamaño de su porción (FCS8661Span/FY264)

Desafortunadamente, no siempre hay tiempo o recursos a la mano como tazas o balanzas para ayudarle a medir los alimentos con precisión. Para visualizar estas cantidades se puede utilizar objetos de uso común. Este proceso puede ayudar a controlar la cantidad de alimentos que consume, conocido como el tamaño de su porción. Vea la Tabla 2 para ejemplos de lo que corresponde a una taza o una onza de cada grupo de alimentos.This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy264