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The Silent Crisis
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Sam

A Silent Crisis: The Far-Reaching Effects of Poor Nutrition on our Elderly Generation

Good nutrition is important at any age but even more so as we get older. Yet, for many elderly people, maintaining a healthy diet can be a real challenge. The consequences of poor nutrition in the elderly are far-reaching and often underestimated. In this article, we seek to explain the critical role of nutrition for our ageing population and shed light on the various health implications that arise when they don’t consume proper, well-balanced meals regularly.

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Hidden calories to increase weight
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Mary Merheim

How can I increase calories to gain weight?

Maintaining a healthy calorie intake is crucial for overall well-being, but what if you or someone you know has a low appetite and needs to build up their calorie intake? One effective strategy is to add calories to their favourite foods. By making some simple adjustments, you can increase the calorie content of meals and snacks, making them more appealing and easier to consume.

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Woman opening tin
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Mary Merheim

Struggling in the Kitchen as We Age

I often talk about the many reasons why we lose our appetite as we age (loneliness, medication, taste and mouth issues etc) but there is something even more basic than these reasons for not eating well later in life.

This is the physical side of opening the foodstuff and carrying it around!

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Mary Merheim

Boards and Awards

Grandbar Snacks has been making waves in the food industry since it’s launch in June 2022. The Gloucestershire-based company has been gaining recognition and awards for their unique, healthy and delicious cake bars. In this update, we’ll take a look at the company’s recent activities and achievements.

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Why do the elderly lose their appetite?
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Mary Merheim

Why Do the Elderly Lose their Appetite?

Why do people lose their appetite as they get older and should we really worry about it?

There are a number of factors that are the main causes of appetite loss, and yes, absolutely!  As we age we can get into the downward spiral of not wanting to eat, losing weight, becoming frail and falling or falling ill. Nutrition can play a huge part in keeping the elderly stronger for longer.

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Time to heal
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Mary Merheim

Feed your Wound with P, C and Z!

As well as being a Nutrition Advisor for the Elderly and the founder of Grandbar Snacks, I also am a Dementia and End of Life Doula. It was while I was taking my 96-year-old client to a hospital appointment recently

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Grandbar Evetns
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Mary Merheim

Upcoming Events 2022

Where can you find us this year? Friday, 26th August 2022 – Dunelm, Cheltenham Monday 29th August – Dumbleton Fete Saturday 3rd September – Alderton 5k run Saturday 10th September – Broadway Fete Sunday 11th September – Frampton Fair Friday,

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