The Crossroads of Aging: An Intersection of Malnutrition, Frailty, and Sarcopenia : Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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Pharmacology for the Older Adult: A Primer for the Fine Print

The Crossroads of Aging

An Intersection of Malnutrition, Frailty, and Sarcopenia

Severin, Richard PT, DPT, CCS; Berner, Patrick M. PT, DPT, RDN; Miller, Kenneth L. PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA; Mey, Jacob PhD, RD

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Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 35(1):p 79-87, January/March 2019. | DOI: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000218

Abstract

The intersectional relationship between malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia in older adults presents unique challenges for health care providers. Malnutrition, specifically, is a leading risk factor for disability, morbidity, and mortality in older adults. Despite improvements in screening procedures, many older adults at risk for malnutrition are not identified, which prevents effective management. Utilizing interdisciplinary approaches toward malnutrition screening is both effective and feasible. Physical therapists can play an important role in both the identification and management of malnutrition in older adults by remaining aware of common nutritional concerns in older adults and performing routine malnutrition screening.

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