As the ageing population grows and forms a significant category of over 65s in many
societies, along with it comes the risk of developing physical and psychological …

Population data indicates an increase in longevity. Figures for the United Kingdom (UK)
suggest an increase in the number of people over pensionable age from nearly 11.4 million …

People in nursing and residential homes are more likely to suffer frailty. Registered nurses
are a crucial component of the care delivery service and can offer support to patients who …

Malnutrition affects three million people in the UK each year, 10% of whom are aged 65 and
older. Chronic malnutrition is associated with well-documented clinical criteria for frailty …

Malnutrition and frailty affect up to one-third of community-dwelling older adults in Australia
and New Zealand (ANZ), burdening individuals, health systems and the economy. As these …

With malnutrition affecting over 3 million people in the UK, Aimee McEvilly explains how
early identification and intervention are vital measures in maintaining effective elderly health …

Many older people with frailty are at risk of malnutrition and poor health, yet there is
evidence that improving nutrition and weight loss can reduce frailty. This will become more …

Malnutrition is a major problem in the UK, which frequently goes unrecognized and
untreated. It impacts on patients' quality of life, increases length of stay in hospital, and …

Frailty and malnutrition are widespread syndromes in older adults, and are both linked to
increased risk for dependency, hospitalisation and mortality (1). Evidence suggests that …

Despite being preventable and treatable, in the 21st Century, malnutrition remains a
problem in the developed world and the nutritional needs of many older people in long-term …