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title: Savor the Season – Summer Fun & Nutrition for Seniors
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Enjoy the season and find balance for a healthier, longer life!

| View in browser Living Options   \|   Care in Your Home   \|   Where Do I Start   \|   Find a Community Savor the Season – Summer Fun & Nutrition for Seniors   Hi there,   Summer means more sun, more outdoor adventures, and more fresh and delicious foods to enjoy. The following articles feature tips on developing healthier habits, finding balance in nutrition, making the most of the summer, and more! St. Louis Summer Events for Seniors There are plenty of festivals, events, and other community happenings to keep your calendar full this summer! Here is a sampling of scheduled events that seniors can enjoy by themselves, with a group of friends or even with the grandkids! GET OUT AND ABOUT Senior Nutrition Tips for Healthy Aging Many of our food choices can greatly influence our health and longevity. To make sure your senior loved one stays healthy and fit for as long as possible, here’s a helpful list of dietary dos and don’ts. SEE THE LIST WATCH: 7th Annual Bethesda Orchard Follies The annual Bethesda Orchard Follies did not disappoint a packed room of spectators as residents showed off their diverse talents. An afternoon of captivating songs, entertaining dances, and crowd-pleasing monologues and skits made for another successful Follies! Check out the full show recording below: WATCH THE FULL SHOW Keeping Summer Barbecues Safe and Enjoyable for Seniors It’s a summer rite of passage to spend a sunny afternoon around a grill, enjoying the weather and some music in the backyard. But for our senior loved ones, outdoor summer parties can turn stressful and even dangerous if we’re not careful. START PARTY PREPPING The Importance of Hydration for Seniors It is essential that seniors get enough water because they typically have less body mass than younger people. Generally, they have a smaller reserve of fluids, and therefore dehydration can sneak up on them quickly, especially in the warmer months of the year. STAY HYDRATED How to Help Your Senior Loved One Get the Right Nutrition While seniors may be of normal weight or even overweight, they can still lack adequate nutrition in their diets. They may not show physical symptoms, and the signs can be overlooked. For these reasons, it is important to focus on proper nutrition for seniors. LEARN MORE Share Your Experience with Bethesda! The Bethesda team is always going the extra mile to provide the care that you or your loved ones deserve. Tell us what we’ve done well for you and how we can get even better! LEAVE A REVIEW Bethesda Health Group 12101 Woodcrest Executive Dr. Suite 200 St. Louis, MO, 63141 www.bethesdahealth.org Unsubscribe from Bethesda’s Wisdom with Age newsletter, or update your email preferences. |
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