Eating healthy has increased over the last  ten years and people are more conscious of what they are putting into their bodies  and benefitting from  it in their later years.Even though the nutritional needs are different in  the senior population due to what they are able to eat & what they can not eat. Here is a list of best Health foods for the Elderly:
Brain Food -improve brain function,help maintain memory

• Shellfish
• Salmon
• avocado
• Eggs
• almonds
• Lean Beef

Bone Health- As we age bones get weak & brittle,especially women who are at risk for osteoporosis,these are suggestion to maintain bone health.

• fortified milk
• Kale
• Cabbage
• Orange juice
• Collards
• Cottage cheese
• Yogurt

Dental Health

• Raisins
• Water
• Raw broccoli
• Cooked spinach

Antioxidant-helps your body with proper nutrients when it breaks down

• Carrots
• Sweet Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Blueberries
• Spinach

Low-Sugars-Having a low sugar intake helps prevent the onset of diabetes as well as weight gain,fatigue many more effect.

• Diet,caffeine free soda
• Whole grain breads
• Apples
• Low fat yogurt
• Vegetables

Digestion-constipation, colon problems or UTI's seems to be a major concern,check with doctor where every case may be different.Here are foods that may help.

• Red beets
• Non-greasy foods
• Cranberry juice
• Prunes
• Barley
• Oat bran
• Turnips

Adding plenty of fruit and vegetables to your diet prevents many ailment & proper nutrition.Please consult doctor before making any changes to diet.

 
 
When to wash your hands
During the day you touch people which increases germs on your hand.In turn, you effect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes,nose, & mouth.By washing your handsitprevents unnecessary bacteria or viruses & other microbes.
Always wash hands before:

• Preparing foods or eating
• Treatingwounds givingmedicine(or)caring for a sick r injured person
• Inserting  lenses
• Removing  lenses
  
• Putting on gloves

Always wash hands after:

• Preparing food,especially raw meat or poultry
• using the bathroom  changing 
• Blowingnose, coughing & sneezing into hand
• Treating wounds or caring for the sick
• Removing gloves

How to wash you hands:
The best was to wash hands with soap and water.Follow these simple steps:

• Turn on facet with paper towel
• Wet hands with warmrunning water
• Apply liquid soap or bar soap
• lather well
• Rubhands vigorously for at least 20 secondsthebackofyour hand,wrists,between
• the fingers & under the nails.
• Rinse well
• Use a paper towel or elbow to turn off  faucet.

According to CDC, the Advisory committee on Immunization practices (ACIP) recommend that all U.S. healthcare workers get vaccinated annually against influenza. Healthcare workers include physician,nurses,nursing-assistant,technician, emergency service personnel.Anyone who comes into direct contact Clients/Patients.
overall, in 2013-14 approximately  75.2% received the flu vaccination compared to 72% in 2012-13.