Older adults have unique health needs and characteristics compared with the rest of the population. Seniors are much more likely to have multiple complex chronic conditions, increased high cost healthcare usage, as well as challenges to their mental and physical wellbeing. Consistent access to good nutrition can significantly speed recovery from ill-health, improve quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.
This paper discusses malnutrition among older persons, potential causes for this malnutrition, how malnutrition among the elderly affects society and what national programs are addressing malnutrition among older Americans. It also looks at challenges, limitations, and gaps in nutrition and…
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