The Power of Nutrition: A Guide for Older Adults in the Community

The Power of Nutrition: A Guide for Older Adults in the Community
Author: Amy Epting, MA, RD, CSG, LDN
Publisher: Amy Epting, MA, RD, CSG, LDN
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2023-08-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The purpose of "The Power of Nutrition: A Guide for Older Adults in the Community" is to provide a comprehensive resource for nutrition education programs that support low-income elderly individuals in improving their health and well-being through proper nutrition. The book aims to empower older adults by providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about their diets and lifestyles. "The Power of Nutrition" provides a comprehensive and practical guide for nutrition education programs that serve low-income elderly individuals. By empowering older adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about their diets and lifestyles, the book aims to improve their health and well-being, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and enhance their quality of life.

Nutrition Care of the Older Adult: a Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care

Nutrition Care of the Older Adult: a Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care
Author: Kathleen C. Niedert
Publisher: American Dietetic Associati
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2004
Genre: Diet Therapy for Older People
ISBN: 0880913320

Completely revised with new chapters and sections covering everything the health-care provider needs to know when working with the older adult either at home or in nursing and long-term care facilities. Chapters cover factors affecting nutrition, nutrition and disease, nutritional assessment, dining challenges and regulatory compliance. This scientifically sound and practical resource for new and experienced nutrition professionals includes new forms, resources, the food guide pyramid for older adults and an index of tales.

Nutrition Care of the Older Adult

Nutrition Care of the Older Adult
Author: Kathleen C. Niedert
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780880912327

"Stay ahead in the field of gerontological nutrition with the fully updated 4th edition of Nutrition Care of the Older Adult. Authored by leading experts, this comprehensive practice guide is thoughtfully crafted to provide both new and experienced health care professionals with the latest evidence-based practices and strategies for optimizing nutrition care in older adults. Like the previous edition, this hands-on reference encompasses the total perspective on person-driven nutrition care of older adults. The 4th edition includes three brand new chapters on gastroenterology, food allergies, and neurological disorders as well as the following: Section 1: Introduction to Nutrition Care in Older Adults (person-driven care, community resources) Section 2: Nutrition Assessment (skin integrity, lab assessment, dining assessment, drug-nutrient interactions) Section 3: Disease States and Interventions (malnutrition, hydration, oral health and swallowing, renal disease, diabetes, cancer, and more) Section 4: Standards for Compliance (federal regulations, role of the RDN and NDTR, emergency management, and more)"--

Nutrition and Healthy Aging in the Community

Nutrition and Healthy Aging in the Community
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309253101

The U.S. population of older adults is predicted to grow rapidly as "baby boomers" (those born between 1946 and 1964) begin to reach 65 years of age. Simultaneously, advancements in medical care and improved awareness of healthy lifestyles have led to longer life expectancies. The Census Bureau projects that the population of Americans 65 years of age and older will rise from approximately 40 million in 2010 to 55 million in 2020, a 36 percent increase. Furthermore, older adults are choosing to live independently in the community setting rather than residing in an institutional environment. Furthermore, the types of services needed by this population are shifting due to changes in their health issues. Older adults have historically been viewed as underweight and frail; however, over the past decade there has been an increase in the number of obese older persons. Obesity in older adults is not only associated with medical comorbidities such as diabetes; it is also a major risk factor for functional decline and homebound status. The baby boomers have a greater prevalence of obesity than any of their historic counterparts, and projections forecast an aging population with even greater chronic disease burden and disability. In light of the increasing numbers of older adults choosing to live independently rather than in nursing homes, and the important role nutrition can play in healthy aging, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) convened a public workshop to illuminate issues related to community-based delivery of nutrition services for older adults and to identify nutrition interventions and model programs. Nutrition and Healthy Aging in the Community summarizes the presentations and discussions prepared from the workshop transcript and slides. This report examines nutrition-related issues of concern experienced by older adults in the community including nutrition screening, food insecurity, sarcopenic obesity, dietary patterns for older adults, and economic issues. This report explores transitional care as individuals move from acute, subacute, or chronic care settings to the community, and provides models of transitional care in the community. This report also provides examples of successful intervention models in the community setting, and covers the discussion of research gaps in knowledge about nutrition interventions and services for older adults in the community.

Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged

Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged
Author: Ronald Ross Watson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2008-10-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420059726

Detailed Review of Nutritional Therapies Used to Combat Elderly Health IssuesThe combination of the aging baby-boomer generation and their increased longevity has been fortunately met with increased research and greater understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in the elderly. Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged: Fourth Edition shares

Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging

Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging
Author: Connie Watkins Bales
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2014-11-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1493919296

This is the new and fully revised third edition of the well-received text that is the benchmark book in the field of nutrition and aging. The editors (specialists in geriatric nutrition, medical sociology, and clinical nutrition, respectively) and contributors (a panel of recognized academic nutritionists, geriatricians, clinicians, and other scientists) have added a number of new chapters and have thoroughly updated the widely acclaimed second edition. This third edition provides fresh perspectives and the latest scientific and clinical developments on the interaction of nutrition with age-associated disease and provides practical, evidence-based options to enhance this at-risk population’s potential for optimal health and disease prevention. Chapters on a wide range of topics, such as the role of nutrition in physical and cognitive function, and coverage of an array of clinical conditions (obesity, diabetes, heart failure, cancer, kidney disease, osteoporosis), compliment chapters on food insecurity, anti-aging and nutritional supplements, making this third edition uniquely different from previous editions. Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging, Third Edition, is a practical and comprehensive resource and an invaluable guide to nutritionists, physicians, nurses, social workers and others who provide health care for the ever-increasing aging population.

Geriatric Nutrition

Geriatric Nutrition
Author: Ronni Chernoff
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2013-08-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1284031799

A authoritative reference written to help professionals understand the role of nutrition in the maintenance of health, the management of chronic conditions, and the treatment of serious Illness. The fourth edition of this text provides a comprehensive review of nutritional assessment, intervention programs for the elderly, and health promotion activities.

Nutrition for the Older Adult

Nutrition for the Older Adult
Author: Melissa Bernstein
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2019-01-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1284149005

Updated to the latest data and expert information, the Third Edition of Nutrition for the Older Adult introduces students to the unique nutritional needs of this growing population. Designed for the undergraduate, the text begins by covering the basics, including the demographics of aging, physiology of aging, and vitamin and mineral requirements for older adults. It then delves into clinical considerations, including the nutritional implications of diseases and conditions common among older adult. Additional coverage includes: nutritional assessment, pharmacology, nutritional support, and much more. With new pedagogical features along with revamped end-of-chapter activities and questions, Nutrition for the Older Adult is an essential resource for students in the fields of nutrition, nursing, public health and gerontology.

Keep Fit for Life

Keep Fit for Life
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2002-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9241562102

Given the impact that good nutrition and keeping fit have on health and well-being in later life WHO in collaboration with the Tufts University USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging organized a consultation to review the scientific evidence linking diet and other factors - especially exercise - affecting nutritional status disease prevention and health promotion for older persons. The consultation focused primarily on practical issues including the establishment of explicit recommendations to improve the health and nutritional status of older persons in a wide variety of socioeconomic and cultural settings. During the production of a comprehensive report representing the outcome both of the preparatory work and of the consultation itself it was recognized that new information emerging in several key areas should also be included. The combined results presented here are intended as an authoritative source of information for nutritionists general practitioners gerontologists medical faculties nurses care providers schools of public health and social workers. The specific recommendations concerning nutrient intakes food-based dietary guidelines and exercise and physical activity should also interest a larger audience including the general reader. The main body discusses the epidemiological and social aspects of ageing health and functional changes experienced with ageing the impact of physical activity assessment of the nutritional status of older persons and nutritional guidelines for healthy ageing. Additional material covers food-based dietary guidelines for older adults - with particular emphasis on healthy ageing and prevention of chronic noncommunicable diseases - and guidelines for promoting physical activity among older persons. ...This report is significant representing an authoritative consensus related to the epidemiological and social aspects of ageing health and functional changes experienced with age and the impact of physical activity. This valuable source of information is relevant to a wide range of health professionals; the clear and specific recommendations concerning food/nutrient consumption and physical activity for older adults should also interest a larger audience. - The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health ...The book is a timely publication which provides an exhaustive review of studies... This publication will certainly serve as a reference manual for all those involved in nutrition gerontology and geriatrics. - Indian Journal of Medical Research