No genetic food!!!!!,clean neutral ionic water, natural greens, fish seafood, oates, seeds, and fresh fruit juice not store brought must be made fresh blue berries antioxidents

Medication is another factor to watch sum medication can re-act with some juice like pineapple, but in general i see alot of medication that should not be givern or has been just taken for grated that they should be taking on a ongoing thing,

a careful revisement should be taken in that arena

Sunlight is another that they may do not have enough if they are in a home

But my fav is....that sea water the beach has a very special way of healing the mind and body of all not just the geriatic peoples health watch carefully you can see a healthy change if these things are followed but it can take little time to adjust

to the change,

saatvik food is best for geriatrics, this include the fresh cooked food with minimum spices and no preservatives.

Also glutamine rich supplements are beneficial for them. Psychological counselling can play a better role in maintaining their health.

give them good sources of anti-inflammatory food sources containing omega3 and 6 fatty acids.

The individual physiological needs should be taken care of while planning any diet ...one can only give range for certain nutrients but individualized approach is must..!!

Thanks Céline Plante. can you please suggest the names of different books related to food for geriatric health?

In old age several physiological and biological changes occur in the body affecting taste and acceptability of foods. It is within this limit one has to provide older people with the right type and quantity of food containing adequate amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. Water intake should not be underestimated. Water is not considered as a nutrient but all the biochemical reactions in the body requires water. It is, therefore, important to have fresh clean water at all times. Frequent but small quantity of fluids (water, juices) should be made available. Geriatrics require food that is easily digestible such as lentils, pulses, fruit and vegetables, whole grain cereals, lentil soup are all nutritionally good and easily digestible. It is important that the diet of older people should contain all the necessary nutrients. Micronutrient supplements are easily available and are important for bone health and general well being of the person. In East Africa cereals, pulses, grains and vegetables are readily available. Basically geriatrics should get a balanced diet providing 1800-2000 kcal of energy, 50-55gr of protein, small to moderate amounts of salt, sugar and fat. I have selected some references which may be of some help to you.

Geriatric foods: A novel food for elderly www.pfionline.com/...food/175

Geriatric diet. www.livestrong.com/article/200659/geriatric -diet

Geriatric meal planning. www.ehow.com>healthy living

Nutrition and the elderly. www.sparkpeople.com/..../nutrition-articles.asp?id=8

a careful revisement should be taken in that arena

Sunlight is another that they may do not have enough if they are in a home.

Geriatrics require food that is easily digestible such as lentils, pulses, fruit and vegetables, whole grain cereals, lentil soup are all nutritionally good and easily digestible. It is important that the diet of older people should contain all the necessary nutrients.There are also some general recommandations (ex food guides, recommended intakes) for elders here in Canada; increased intakes of Vitamin D and Calcium, fish at least twice a week, whole grains etc. Vitamin B12 is also very important as its absorption decrease with age.