What once was sweet becomes bland. What once was clear becomes blurred. But that doesn't mean we must surrender to these losses. Aging is a normal process that is different for each individual. With the right care, a healthy individual at any age can experience fully what the world has to offer.
Experts agree that prevention is the key to good vision and hearing as well as healthy teeth.
All these systems depend, like other parts of the body, on an individual's overall health. Diet is perhaps the single largest factor in preventing many maladies. Everyone knows it's important to maintain a balanced diet, but that's not always easy or pleasant. As teeth and gums grow older, some foods become difficult to chew, and certain medicines elders take affect food's flavor. What's more, elders on fixed incomes can't always buy the highest-quality ingredients or meals.