by Kathy
(Nashville, TN)
Nutrition for Elderly
The older our loved ones get, the higher their risk of developing either functional impairment or chronic illness. After talking to the dietitian at the facility where I work, I was alarmed to discover that conditions like dementia could drastically increase or decrease food intake. Gastrointestinal disorders can increase the risk of malabsorption of nutrients.
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