Nutrition and Hydration in the Older Adult Analytical Essay by Top Papers

The writer discusses that the problem of under-nutrition and dehydration in elderly patients is an often under treated state which, while innocuous in the otherwise healthy elderly patient, can contribute significantly to the sequelae of multiple diseases found in many elderly patients if not prevented. More often than not, psychosocial factors play a larger role in maintaining a proper nutrition and hydration status in these patients. The writer concludes that active involvement of patients in highly individualized self-assessment, nutritional intervention and re-assessment of their own nutritional and hydration status are vital in the community setting.