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Arthritis as a Potassium Deficiency

http://members.tripod.com/~charles_W/arthritis.html

Potassium nutrition and physiology around the concept that the low potassium always present in arthritis and usually in heart disease should be relieved. An exhaustive opinion on the subject.

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Copper Physiology

http://members.tripod.com/~charles_W/copper.html

A detailed and referenced opinion on copper nutrition and physiology as they pertain to hemorrhoids, slipped discs, aneurisms, emphysema, infection, arthritis, and maybe gray hair.

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Eating Well as We Age

http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/eatage.html

The Food and Drug Administration. Problems, solutions, nutrition facts.

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ENC: Nutrition in the Elderly

http://www.enc-online.org/elderly.htm

Article examining physiological, metabolic and economic changes that may effect some elderly having a nutrient poor diet.

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Food Safety for the Elderly

http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3642.htm

Age increases risk for food borne illness due to lowered stomach acid, weakened immune systems, reduced sense of smell. Foods safety precautions when handling, preparing, cooking, storing food for seniors.

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Meals on Wheels

http://www.geocities.com/mow_au/

Community food services in western & south western Sydney Australia.

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Nutrition Index

http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental/Dental_Educational_Software/Gerontology_and_Geriatric_Dentistry/nutrition/nutrition_index.html

Articles devoted to nutrition in the elderly including requirements, physiological changes common problems and assessment of status.

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Nutrition Screening Initiative

http://www.aafp.org/nsi.xml

Nutrition checklist designed to alert individuals, family members, and physicians to conditions that may lead to malnutrition, particularly in the aged.

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Nutritional Guidelines for Seniors

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1002896094.html

New food guide pyramid developed by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.

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Seek Wellness - Nutrition and Aging

http://www.seekwellness.com/nutrition/aging.htm

Offers several articles about foods and supplements that may slow aging or improve memory. Includes articles on food programs, how to read labels, and physical activity advice.

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Senior Mag - Nutrition Glossary

http://www.seniormag.com/caregiverresources/glossary/glossary.htm

Nutritional supplements defined along with recommended usages, requirements/recommendations, and natural sources.

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