Clinical Reference

Aging in Place: Supporting Nutrition & Hydration

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Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Brain InjuryChronic PainDementiaMental Health

References:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Healthy places terminology. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Jadczak, A. D., & Visvanathan, R. (2019). Anorexia of aging - an updated short review. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 23(3), 306–309.
  • Tagliaferri, S., Lauretani, F., Pelá, G., Meschi, T., & Maggio, M. (2019). The risk of dysphagia is associated with malnutrition and poor functional outcomes in a large population of outpatient older individuals. Clinical Nutrition, 38(6), 2684–2689.
  • Tsakos, G., Herrick, K., Sheiham, A., & Watt, R. G. (2010). Edentulism and fruit and vegetable intake in low-income adults. Journal of Dental Research, 89(5), 462–467.
  • Zizza, C. A., Tayie, F. A., & Lino, M. (2007). Benefits of snacking in older Americans. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107(5), 800–806.
  • Viñas, P., Bolivar-Prados, M., Tomsen, N., Costa, A., Marin, S., Riera, S. A., Barcons, N., & Clavé, P. (2022). The hydration status of adult patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and the effect of thickened fluid therapy on fluid intake and hydration: Results of two parallel systematic and scoping reviews. Nutrients, 14(12), 2497.
  • Zizza, C. A., Tayie, F. A., & Lino, M. (2007). Benefits of snacking in older Americans. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107(5), 800–806.
This resource provides information focused on supporting safe and proper nutrition and hydration in the elderly at home, including the risks of malnutrition and dehydration, contributing factors, and interventions.
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