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1 Dietary concern of older adult Rita Tawiah Rasmussen University NUR 1172: Nutriton Professor Nicole Underhill May 10, 2023

2 Dietary concern of older adult Several dietary issues and challenges may influence older adults’ capacity to maintain adequate nutrition levels as they age. These issues may result in nutritional deficiencies, negatively affecting their health and well-being. Along with client education and nursing interventions for prevention, this paper examines some of these worries and obstacles. Decreased appetite and taste changes: Age-related changes in taste and smell perception in older people may decrease appetite and food enjoyment. This may lead to insufficient nutritional intake (Tamura et al., 2020). Nursing treatments may involve carefully collaborating with the patient to determine their favorite foods and helping with meal preparation. Physical limitations: Physical obstacles may prevent older persons from grocery shopping, cooking meals, or eating alone. Due to these restrictions, people may rely too much on convenience foods, which frequently have poor nutritional value. Client education may include informing the person about local resources for food delivery or help with grocery shopping. Teaching adaptive food preparation methods, such as using kitchen tools and utensils, can also benefit in overcoming physical constraints (Tamura et al., 2020). Coordinating with social services or home health organizations is one way that nurses can ensure that patients get the help they need to meet their nutritional needs. Consequences of inadequate nutrition and hydration: Inadequate nutrition and hydration can lead to malnutrition and dehydration. Malnutrition slows wound healing, weakens the immune system, and raises the risk of infections. Older adults who are undernourished are also more likely to experience falls, break bones, and have weaker

3 muscles. Severe dehydration poses a life-threatening risk, particularly for older adults with ongoing medical conditions (Tamura et al., 2020). Client teaching interventions for prevention: Encourage older adults to eat foods from all food groups, such as lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. Emphasize the necessity for appropriate hydration and portion control (Tamura et al., 2020). Nursing interventions for prevention: To detect any dietary changes or nutritional inadequacies, do routine nutrition evaluations. This makes it easier to customize interventions to target specific issues and guarantee that the person’s dietary needs are addressed. In conclusion, dietary issues and obstacles may impair older persons’ nutritional status. Addressing these issues through client education and nursing interventions can prevent nutritional deficiencies and their repercussions. Maintaining good nutrition and general health in older individuals requires promoting a balanced diet, overcoming physical limits, and ensuring appropriate water.

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4 Reference Tamura, Y., Omura, T., Toyoshima, K., & Araki, A. (2020). Nutrition management in older adults with diabetes: a review on the importance of shifting prevention strategies from metabolic syndrome to frailty. Nutrients, 12(11), 3367. https://www.mdpi.com/2072- 6643/12/11/3367/pdf

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