Geriatric Nutrition

Appetite loss is common in the elderly. Anorexia of aging occurs in over 20% of the geriatric population (1).  This […]

Constipation occurs commonly in older adults, which can impact quality of life.  Dietary habits can influence bowel movements both positively

Declined appetite is a common problem for older adults, putting them at risk for weight loss and malnutrition. This article

Maintaining skin integrity is important as it is the body’s barrier to protect from bacteria, toxins, sunlight, etc (1). Older

Protein calorie malnutrition (PCM) is a major health concern among the elderly. Malnutrition occurs in at least 27% of the

Tinnitus affects 10-15% of the adult population and increases with age (1). It is the third worst symptom for humans

Tinnitus affects 50 million Americans (1), most being between the ages of 40 and 70 (2). Therefore, tinnitus is one

Therapeutic diets used in long term care (LTC) are less restrictive than many traditionally thought of “diets.” This is due

Tube feedings (enteral nutrition) are an alternative route of nutrition, which may be pursued when oral nutrition intake is inadequate

UTIs are one of the most common occurring infections worldwide (1). With associated healthcare costs and increasing antibiotic resistance, interest