Abstract

Nutrition is the foundation of health, but older adults living at home are at high risk for malnutrition due to incidence of multiple chronic diseases. Due to lack of education, preparation, and healthcare provider confidence, older adults are not being educated or assessed properly for nutritional status.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Maloney Astrup

Author Details

Maloney Astrup, College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Assessment, Education, Nutrition

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Fuel for life: Literature review of nutrition education and assessment among older adults at home

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Nutrition is the foundation of health, but older adults living at home are at high risk for malnutrition due to incidence of multiple chronic diseases. Due to lack of education, preparation, and healthcare provider confidence, older adults are not being educated or assessed properly for nutritional status.