Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Jan 01 2025
By serving your loved one meals with a soft, pudding-like consistency, it’s possible to provide them with the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients they need while lowering the risk of choking or digestive issues. To determine if pureed foods are right for your senior, it’s important to know a little bit about them. Read More
Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Jan 01 2025
Many seniors experience dysphagia—or difficulty swallowing—due to the natural aging process, neurological disorders, or cancer. Read More
Posted by Chad Birt on Wed May 15 2024
Many older adults and people with disabilities experience chewing and swallowing difficulties. These problems are common but can prevent good nutrition. Purees, thickeners, and thickened foods make mealtimes easier. They change the consistency of food and drink, so swallowing is easier. Thickeners can also reduce the risk of side effects like choking and aspiration. Read More
Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Jun 28 2024
Using a hypoallergenic formula is crucial if your baby is one of the 4.9% of children with a cow’s milk allergy. These formulas contain predigested milk proteins, making them easier to absorb. They also reduce the risk of common food allergy side effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, and colic. We carry several types of hypoallergenic formulas at Carewell. This buying guide highlights our five favorite formulas and features pros, cons, and real customer feedback. Read More