Malnutrition is a ‘serious problem’ among older Australians, screening is needed in aged care, dietitians say
Hair loss. Weakness and confusion. Wounds that do not heal. These can all be signs that someone is malnourished, but they are often mistaken for the ‘normal’ aging process. “People say, ‘Oh, I’m just getting older,’ when in reality they’re malnourished. For many people, this is a completely avoidable problem,” says Judi Porter, a professor … Read more