Evidence to show fortified foods are cost effective and feasible
As health care professionals, having some hard evidence behind what we advise is key. In previous blogs we looked at how poor nutrition is associated with greater risk of pressure injuries, infections, poor recovery and increased length of hospital stay. Oral nutritional supplements (sip feeds) are frequently used in cases of poor nutrition, and certainly […]
Q&A: “My dad lives alone, is quite frail and lost weight after being in hospital for a few weeks, how do I help him regain independence in his own home?”
For a number of reasons it’s normal for older people to lose weight when in hospital due to: However, once they leave hospital it does not have to stay that way. There are many simple things you can do to help older people regain independence, stay in their own home and continue to enjoy life. Nutrition, […]
