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Malnutrition in older adults Core Problem (Causes (Lack of money /…
Malnutrition in older adults
Core Problem
Causes
Living alone / widowed / isolated
Lack of money / Pension
Low income
Government budget cuts
Biochemical body changes
Decrease HCL, poor absorption
Structural changes in the body
Limited Education
Limited screening for malnutrition
inadequate diet
inadequate vitamin and mineral intake
Effects
higher rates of morbidity
Higher rates of mortality
loss of cooking ability
loss of independance
loss of purpose
increase in hospitalization
increase on the health sector
prolonged treatment
increase to medicare expenditure
increase in medication use
medication side effects
Decrease quality of life
