Summary: This video will discuss what you can do to help your senior eat right by making cooking and eating more enjoyable. Dr. Nadine Sahyoun a nutrition expert at the University of Maryland suggests making eating a happy event. She says sometimes we focus too much on what we can't eat and don't give enough attention to what food represents to us. Dr. Sahyoun says food is at the core of our lives-- it's about aroma, color, feel, texture and socializing. All of this is what makes a meal enjoyable and it's what we should get our attention. But if there are issues with reduced taste and smell or if your parent lives alone let's talk about some ways that you can help make cooking and eating more enjoyable and appealing for them.
