Nutrition and the elderly: a case manager's guide.
This article reviews the physiological and nutritional changes associated with aging and provides the case manager with nutrition resources. General information on nutritional factors associated with aging, including common nutrient deficiences, is outlined. The dietitian's role in nutrition assessment, intervention, and outcomes is discussed. A list of resources for case managers interested in accessing a registered dietitian is also included.
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Lifecare Alliance, 1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43223, USA. JFRALIC@lifecarealliance.org
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004046:Dietetics / Q000458:organization & administration; D005522:Food Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration; D008612:Menu Planning; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009752:Nutritional Status; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D024382:Professional Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors