It was hypothesized that there would be a high prevalence of nutrition related problems in older adults in personal care homes (21 homes, 80 residents, 79 卤 9 years of age, 86% Caucasian, 11% Black, 2% Hispanic). All homes were licensed and had 2 to 15 residents. Nutritional status ...
A tool to assess nutritional status in older persons was really needed. It took 5 years to design the MNA® (Mini Nutrition Assessment) tool, complete
MyPlate for Older Adults is based on the2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and its overarching advice could apply to adults of any age. But the graphic and accompanying website provide tips and reminders that are particularly suited to the needs and concerns of seniors. Lichtenstein, wh...
Nutritional Status: Key to Preventing Functional Decline in Hospitalized Older Adults Despite the fact that protein energy malnutrition (PEM) occurs in as many as 60% of hospitalized older adults, it often goes undetected in many acute care ... R Gary,J Fleury - 《Topics in Geriatric Rehabilita...
To identify serum ferritin levels and their association with nutritional status determined by Body Mass Index in older adults at four eldercare facilities. Methods An exploratory, cross-sectional study was carried out on 100 older adults residing at eldercare facilities in Colima, Mexico. Association...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus in older adults: clinical considerations and management The past 50 years have seen a growing ageing population with an increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); now, nearly half of all individuals with diabetes mellitus are older adults (aged ≥65 years)...
SUN-PO035: Nutritional Status in Institutionalized Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Author links open overlay panelN. El Osta, N. Sleiman, R. Saad, L. Rabbaa Khabbaz, J. Fakhouri, A. Aoun, T. Papazian, L. El OstaShow more Add to Mendeley Share Cite...
Older adults experience both social and physical changes that require them to make adaptations in the way they meet their nutritional needs. Failure to make such adaptations can compromise health and quality of life. However, research linking nutrition to behaviors and resources of elders is hampered...
As you age into later adulthood, your calorie needs drop as muscle mass naturally decreases, and your need for fiber, vitamin D, and calcium becomes more important than ever. What are the main factors that affect older adults’ nutritional needs? Changing body composition is a major factor ...
Nutritional intakes in community-dwelling older Japanese adults: high intakes of energy and protein based on high consumption of fish, vegetables and fruit... (2004) Nutritional intakes in community-dwelling older Japanese adults: high intakes of energy and protein based on high consumption of fish...