Abstract

Malnutrition, food insecurity, and health literacy is concerning within the older adult community and a barrier for healthful living. Novel approaches along with basic nutritional education must be entertained to improve the nutritional status of this population. Creative interventions will be explored to improve the nutritional status of older adults.

Authors

Carol Ann Amann

Author Details

Carol Amann, PhD, RN-BC, CDP, FNGNA, Villa Maria School of Nursing, Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Education, Nutrition, Older Adults

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Connect…Collaborate…Catalyze: Enhancing older adult nutrition from theory to practice

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Malnutrition, food insecurity, and health literacy is concerning within the older adult community and a barrier for healthful living. Novel approaches along with basic nutritional education must be entertained to improve the nutritional status of this population. Creative interventions will be explored to improve the nutritional status of older adults.