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The Best Protein Shakes for Caregiving Challenges

November 7, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

In this post we look at the best protein shakes for a variety of different situations.

A banana protein shake for seniors

How to Make Protein Shakes for Seniors

November 7, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Store-purchased protein shakes aren’t your only option for senior health. This post highlights how you can make your own instead.

A selection of Glucerna protein shakes with green lids

Glucerna Shakes Reviews – Are The Shakes Any Good?

November 6, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Glucerna is a popular brand for diabetics, offering a selection of shakes and snacks to minimize blood sugar spikes. While there are plenty of Glucerna shakes reviews out there, most look at the shakes on their own. We’re doing things a little differently in this review, by looking at what people have to say about […]

A glass of vanilla protein shake next to the powder, highlighting the question of how long the elderly can live on Ensure

The Best Low Sugar Protein Shakes for Seniors

October 23, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

While there are many protein shakes out there, some are better than others. This list highlights some of the most powerful options that you can choose.

An active senior man drinking a protein shake that could be from Ensure or Boost

Ensure vs Boost – Which Nutritional Shake is Better?

August 25, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 4 Comments

Ensure and Boost both offer advantages for senior health and wellbeing. But, if you’re going to rely on nutritional shakes, which one is better?

A glass of vanilla protein shake next to the powder, highlighting the question of how long the elderly can live on Ensure

How Long Can the Elderly Live On Ensure?

October 12, 2022 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 9 Comments

Ensure and similar shakes can be powerful for seniors, providing calories and nutrients in an easy-to-consume form. They’re particularly helpful for seniors who struggle to chew and those with a limited appetite.  Some caregivers even find that seniors will consume a meal shake without hesitation, particularly shakes that are high in sugar and taste like […]

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