As we are Aging, our nutritional needs change. Our bodies undergo many changes, including a slower metabolism and reduced muscle mass. Eating well becomes even more critical to maintain strength, energy, and overall well-being. A healthy Diet can help prevent chronic illnesses, support cognitive function, and promote Longevity. But what does eating well look like? It’s not just about cutting calories or avoiding junk food—it’s about making smarter food choices that fuel the body and mind. Our Experts in this area of the site will explore how to eat well as we age, covering essential nutrients, meal planning, and practical tips to overcome common eating challenges.
Aging affects how our bodies process food, absorb nutrients, and utilize energy. That’s why Baby Boomers need to adjust their diets to meet these changing needs. Metabolism slows down so our bodies burn fewer calories. We produce less stomach acid, making it harder to absorb vitamins like B12, calcium, and iron. And hydration becomes crucial. Macronutrients—proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—are the foundation of a healthy diet. The right balance ensures that our generation maintains muscle mass, energy levels, and brain function. Key nutrients include calcium, vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Potassium and Magnesium. Eating well as we age doesn’t have to be complicated. By focusing on nutrient-dense foods, staying hydrated, and addressing common eating challenges, seniors can maintain a healthy and fulfilling Lifestyle.
Dear Barbara, As a new hospice RN, I would like to thank you for your contribution to hospice. Your booklet Gone From My Sight was so touching to read and gives my patients' families so much comfort. I am sure you are a very busy woman, but if you have any advice for a new hospice RN, it would be gr…
Dear Barbara, As a new hospice RN, I would like to thank you for your contribution to hospice. Your booklet Gone From My Sight was so touching to read and gives my patients' families so much comfort. …
Dear Barbara, As a new hospice RN, I would like to thank you for your contribution to hospice. Your booklet Gone From My Sight was so touching to read and gives my patients' families so much comfort. I am sure you are a very busy woman, but if you have any advice for a new hospice RN, it would be greatly appreciated. After working in several areas of nursing, I truly feel that hospice is my calling, and I want to do it right.
Welcome to the world of hospice nursing and to finding your special place. So few people find that place anymore. For too many, a job is simply a paycheck. How lucky you …
Picture the small business owner at 9 PM on a Tuesday. The kids are finally down. The inbox is quiet for once. And there it is again — that nagging voice in the back of the head saying, “You really need to figure out this AI thing.” So they open a browser. They type something in. Twenty min…
Picture the small business owner at 9 PM on a Tuesday. The kids are finally down. The inbox is quiet for once. And there it is again — that nagging voice in the back of the head saying, “You reall…
Picture the small business owner at 9 PM on a Tuesday. The kids are finally down. The inbox is quiet for once. And there it is again — that nagging voice in the back of the head saying, “You really need to figure out this AI thing.” So they open a browser. They type something in. Twenty minutes later they’ve got fourteen tabs open, three of them are demos for tools they don’t understand, one is a YouTube guru promising to “10x your business overnight,” and somewhere in there is a pricing page with the word “Enterprise” on it and no actual number. They close the laptop. The…
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the Pinterest-perfect vision you had of motherhood clashes with a chaotic reality? In this candid episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Stephanie, a mother of two and the founder of Connection Therapy Clinic. Stephanie shares her whirlwind transition i…
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the Pinterest-perfect vision you had of motherhood clashes with a chaotic reality? In this candid episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Stephanie, a mot…
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the Pinterest-perfect vision you had of motherhood clashes with a chaotic reality? In this candid episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Stephanie, a mother of two and the founder of Connection Therapy Clinic. Stephanie shares her whirlwind transition into parenting, from a chaotic emergency room diagnosis story to navigating the everyday complexities of raising an autistic child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).Stephanie opens up about the exhausting reality of survival mode, the press…
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the Pinterest-perfect vision you had of motherhood clashes with a chaotic reality? In this candid episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Stephanie, a mother of two and the founder of Connection Therapy Clinic. Stephanie shares her whirlwind transition i…
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the Pinterest-perfect vision you had of motherhood clashes with a chaotic reality? In this candid episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Stephanie, a mot…
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the Pinterest-perfect vision you had of motherhood clashes with a chaotic reality? In this candid episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Stephanie, a mother of two and the founder of Connection Therapy Clinic. Stephanie shares her whirlwind transition into parenting, from a chaotic emergency room diagnosis story to navigating the everyday complexities of raising an autistic child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).Stephanie opens up about the exhausting reality of survival mode, the press…
I used to live with chronic digestive issues myself, so I know how overwhelming it feels when your body seems to betray you after every meal. That's why I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Hannah Aylward a functional gut health practitioner who has helped hundreds of women h…
I used to live with chronic digestive issues myself, so I know how overwhelming it feels when your body seems to betray you after every meal. That's why I'm so excited to bring you this conv…
I used to live with chronic digestive issues myself, so I know how overwhelming it feels when your body seems to betray you after every meal. That's why I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Hannah Aylward a functional gut health practitioner who has helped hundreds of women heal their IBS, bloating, and food sensitivities by getting to the root cause.In this episode, Hannah shares her own seven-year struggle with gut issues and reveals why eating "all the right foods" isn't always enough. We dive into the hidden culprits behind IBS, the truth about PPIs and antacid…
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleasure of visiting an Emergency Room lately, let me assure you that it is nothing like the televised me…
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleas…
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleasure of visiting an Emergency Room lately, let me assure you that it is nothing like the televised medical dramas. On television, heroic doctors and nurses are the stars, and the patients are minor characters. But when you are the patient, you might think you are the center of the story, and you would be wrong. You’re still a bit player. Forget the suspenseful drama and fast-paced action – you …
Everte Farnell spent seventeen years married to a partner he now believes had borderline personality disorder, enduring verbal, emotional, and eventually physical abuse before everything came to a head in his own kitchen. In this conversation, he opens up about why men rarely report abuse, what chan…
Everte Farnell spent seventeen years married to a partner he now believes had borderline personality disorder, enduring verbal, emotional, and eventually physical abuse before everything came to a hea…
Everte Farnell spent seventeen years married to a partner he now believes had borderline personality disorder, enduring verbal, emotional, and eventually physical abuse before everything came to a head in his own kitchen. In this conversation, he opens up about why men rarely report abuse, what changed the night his daughter stepped in, and how he rebuilt his health, his confidence, and his life from the ground up.What You'll LearnWhy a majority of domestic abuse incidents involve female aggression toward male partners, and why almost none of it gets reportedHow borderline personality traits c…
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If you’re in eating disorder recovery and living with ADHD, you might feel like you know what you’re supposed to do—but actually doing it can feel overwhelming, inconsistent, or just plain exhau…
If you’re in eating disorder recovery and living with ADHD, you might feel like you know what you’re supposed to do—but actually doing it can feel overwhelming, inconsistent, or just plain exhausting. In this episode, we’re joined by Natalie Stine to talk about why that happens—and what strategies can help. Natalie has dedicated herself to bridging her professional expertise and lived experience to provide neuro-affirming and collaborative nutrition therapy to her clients. We break down how ADHD impacts the brain in ways that directly affect recovery, from meal planning to emotional …
You walk into a room and everyone's airing their stress, and you realize you can't remember the last time you felt rested. You're eating well, taking supplements, trying to sleep, and you're still exhausted, anxious, and inflamed.
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You walk into a room and everyone's airing their stress, and you realize you can't remember the last time you felt rested. You're eating well, taking supplements, trying to sleep, and you're still exh…
You walk into a room and everyone's airing their stress, and you realize you can't remember the last time you felt rested. You're eating well, taking supplements, trying to sleep, and you're still exhausted, anxious, and inflamed.
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In this episode, I sat down with John DeDakis, a journalist with 45 years in the newsroom and 25 years at CNN, to get honest about the upsides and downsides of artificial intelligence in writing, publishing, and education, and where he draws the line. John walked me through his pivot from journal…
In this episode, I sat down with John DeDakis, a journalist with 45 years in the newsroom and 25 years at CNN, to get honest about the upsides and downsides of artificial intelligence in writing, pu…
In this episode, I sat down with John DeDakis, a journalist with 45 years in the newsroom and 25 years at CNN, to get honest about the upsides and downsides of artificial intelligence in writing, publishing, and education, and where he draws the line. John walked me through his pivot from journalism to mystery and suspense fiction, including what reporters have to unlearn when they move from “just the facts” to character emotion, interiority, and voice. We talked about persistence through rejection, why small independent publishers can be a great home, and how self-publishing changes th…
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