Risks of malnutrition
Malnutrition : What are the risks for seniors ?
Frequence of malnutrition :
. 4% to 10% of independent seniors
. 15% to 38% of nursing home residents
. 30% to 70% of hospitalized patients
Nutrition files
Seniors : to prevent malnutrution
Malnutrition in elderly
To diagnose and to treat early
Teeth and malnutrition
Oral and dental alterations increase the risk of protein-energy malnutrition
Several studies have demonstrated that elderly hospital inpatients and vulnerable communities have generally a low chewing capacity, significant needs for dentures and oral healthcare, and an insufficient access to oral health care
To fight anorexia
Anorexia is the loss of appetite
It is a major cause of weight loss in diseased and elderly populations.
Economic repercussions of malnutrition
Malnutrition of the elderly
An additional cost for families and institutions
Alzheimer's disease and nutrition
Alzheimer patients frequently suffer from a poor oral status
Which increses the risk of malnutrition: swallowing problems, smell and taste alterations, edentulousness...
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