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08/12/2021

Senior Care Blog | Having strong levels of vitamin D in your system as you age is important. Here are some important things you should know about vitamin D when it comes to providing senior care for a loved one.

08/12/2021

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In Home Care Blog | Whether you’re a senior yourself or are the provider of in home care for a loved one, here are some ways you can take advantage of music’s beneficial properties.

07/14/2021

Home Care Tips – How to Make Your Senior Loved One’s Home Safe for Summer

Home Care Blog | If you’re providing home care for a loved one in your family, you want to do everything you can to make sure their living situation is as safe and comfortable as possible. While most people are familiar with the concept of “winterizing” a home for the winter, it may be even mo...

06/22/2021

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Senior Care | Home Care Assistance of Clarksville provides 7 techniques for seniors or senior caregivers to relieve stress.

06/22/2021

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Senior Care Blog | At some point, senior care may be required for your loved one. It is important to talk things over with friends and family.

06/22/2021

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Senior Care | If you’re providing senior care for someone you love, here are some fun spring activities the two of you can enjoy together.

06/22/2021

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Senior Care Blog | Whether you are a senior or a caregiver, preparing for an emergency is important. Here are some helpful pieces of advice to help prepare.

06/22/2021

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2021 presents a great opportunity for seniors to create new routines. Here are some helpful senior care goals to help plan for the new year!

06/22/2021

How to Recognize Mental Health Problems in the Elderly

Home Care Blog | If your senior loved one is in a home care service and struggling with their mental health, here are some signs to monitor.

02/19/2020

Healthy Smoothies for Seniors

Who doesn't love a good smoothie?!?!
They're quick and simple to make, easy to eat, and generally delicious. Smoothies are also easily customizable to supplement anyone's specific nutrient deficiencies. All in all, smoothies are a great choice for seniors, and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Here are a few for you to start enjoying!

Carrot-Mango Smoothie

This smoothie is an easy and tasty way to consume vitamin A, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, and supports vision and immune system health.

Ingredients:
1 mango
2 cups of fresh baby spinach (or another leafy green of choice)
2 whole carrots (chopped for easy blending)
½ cup of water
Source: Incredible Smoothies

Pineapple-Zucchini Smoothie

With this smoothie, your senior can get their fill of vitamin B6, which supports nervous system activity and helps the body process carbohydrates.

Ingredients:
1 medium zucchini
½ cup of Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 stalks of celery
½ can of pineapple and juice (or 1 cup of fresh chopped pineapple)
4-6 ounces of water
Makes one serving.
Source: Incredible Smoothies

Banana Spice Smoothie

Drink this smoothie to stock up on vitamin B12, which promotes healthy cell metabolism, prevents anemia, and plays a part in developing nerve cells.

Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
2 cups of vanilla kefir (drinkable yogurt)
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice
12 ice cubes
Makes two 2-cup servings.
Source: EatingWell.com

Clean Breeze Smoothie

This smoothie is great for upping intake of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, helps protect against cancer and other diseases, improves iron absorption, and may help reduce the risk of cataracts.

Ingredients:
1 small cucumber, chopped
2 ripe kiwis, peeled
1 cup of ginger-flavored kombucha tea
1/2 cup of low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro leaves
6 ice cubes
Makes two 1¾ -cup servings.
Source: EatingWell.com

Uplifting Soy Milk Smoothie

This smoothie might taste like a dessert, but it's packed with vitamin D, which helps prevent type 2 diabetes, heart problems, stroke, osteoporosis, certain types of cancer, and helps regulate cognitive function in seniors.

Ingredients:
2 bananas (sliced)
1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
1 tablespoon of honey
6 ounces of vanilla soy milk
4 ice cubes
Makes one serving.
Source: care2.com

Strawberry-Almond Smoothie

If your senior is a fan of strawberries, this is the smoothie for him or her. This smoothie provides vitamin E, which prevents cell damage from free radicals, supports healthy skin, and is associated with lower risks of prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.

Ingredients:
10 whole frozen strawberries
1 cup of almond milk
1/2 cup of silken tofu (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons of sugar
Makes two 2-cup servings.
Source: EatingWell.com

Tofu Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is packed with protein, the essential building blocks of our body's tissues, enzymes, and immune system.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup of silken tofu
1 cup of frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana (sliced)
1/2 cup of soy milk
1 tablespoon of peanut butter (optional, for more flavor and protein)
2-3 ice cubes
Makes one serving.
Source: WebMD