Understanding Nutritional Care in Older Adults

As populations age, the nutritional needs of older adults are gaining increasing attention in clinical care. This evidence-based practical guide, developed by the Fragility Fracture Network, focuses on interdisciplinary nutritional management for older people, particularly those facing fragility fractures. Based on the book Interdisciplinary Nutritional Management and Care for Older Adults, it provides clear, actionable strategies for nurses and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Key Benefits for Healthcare Professionals

By exploring this guide, you will gain:

• Practical, evidence-based protocols for nutritional assessment and intervention in older patients.

• Interdisciplinary approaches that strengthen collaboration between nursing, dietetics, and other care disciplines.

• Guidance on addressing age-related nutritional challenges such as reduced appetite, dysphagia, and nutrient deficiencies.

• Insights into the role of nutrition in fracture prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation.

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Download this resource on Danone Nutricia Campus to deepen your understanding of nutritional care for older adults and apply best practices in your clinical setting. Click “View Content” to access the complete publication and explore more detailed recommendations and case-based insights.

This book is reused from: Geirsdottir, O. G., and Bell, J. J. Interdisciplinary Nutritional Management and Care for Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practical Guide for Nurses. Springer 2021. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-63892-4. No changes were made to this article."