Diet & Nutrition

Eating well can be a challenge for both caregivers and the loved ones you're supporting. Get information on maintaining healthy eating habits, preventing and identifying malnutrition, and staying hydrated to stay well.

Helping Older Adults Eat Well: A Caregiver's Guide to Better Nutrition

Aug 25, 2025

Beautiful, colorful spread of nutritional food on a table, including avocado, walnuts, blueberries, broccoli, and more.

What Is Nutrition Counseling? Is It Right for Me?

May 19, 2025

10 Tips to Help an Older Adult Eat More Vegetables

May 19, 2025

Preventing Malnutrition After a Hospital Stay: 6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Mar 06, 2024

4 Common Nutrition Challenges of Older Adults (And What to Do About Them)

Oct 27, 2025

Older diverse couple is making a healthy salad in their kitchen for dinner.

8 Ways to Make Better Food Choices for Older Adults

Sep 14, 2026

Is an older adult you care for making these dietary mistakes? Learn which foods seniors should avoid—and which programs can make a healthy diet more affordable.

Not sure if you're getting enough protein?

Many older adults don’t get enough protein—putting muscle health at risk. Use this quick protein calculator from Nestle's BOOST® to see how much your loved one really needs.

Check Your Protein Intake

Following a heart-healthy diet means eating a variety of nutritious whole foods. But it doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn how you can eat right and save.

Your Guide to Supporting Immune Health During Cold and Flu Season

Oct 07, 2026

Gut Microbiome: What It Is and How to Support a Healthy Gut as You Age

Sep 30, 2026

10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Sep 15, 2026

10 Ways Malnutrition Can Impact Your Health—and 6 Steps to Prevent It

Sep 15, 2026

Nutrition Resources Made Possible with Support from Our Partners

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Healthy Eating

A healthy diet begins with you and the daily food choices you make. Learn how to feed your body the right nutrients to maintain a healthy weight.

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Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted

Is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program just for families? Are the benefits even worth applying for? Learn some common myths about SNAP—and get the real facts.

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During NCOA's 2023 Boost Your Budget Week campaign, April 10 to 14, community organizations across the country will help older adults enroll in essential benefits programs.

Can Sleep Impact Your Health?

Sleep is critical for maintaining good health, yet it is often taken for granted. Adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but about 1 in 3 of us report not getting enough rest. Find out how quality sleep is connected to better health.

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