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Links to resources about good nutrition and special dietary requirements for older people.
Reviewed July 2008
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Enteral tube feeding for older people with advanced dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Patients with advanced dementia often develop dysphagia (difficulties swallowing). They also experience changes in appetite and apraxia (difficulty co-coordinating movements) and may have difficulties feeding themselves. Two methods of enteral tube feed...
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Jan 2009
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Healthy eating for older people
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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The food choices recommended for older people with diabetes are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Older Australians. The emphasis is on selecting a variety of nutritious foods, based on high fibre carbohydrates and a low intake of saturated fats.
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Sep 2008
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Media release. Meals on Wheels Day: 15 million meals delivered a year
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot has paid tribute to the 80,000 volunteers and workers who deliver about 15 million meals a year from 750 kitchens to frail aged and people with disabilities across Australia.
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Aug 2008
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Dental care for older people
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Health promotion service for older people
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It is really important to look after our teeth and gums as we get older as it affects our general health and how we feel day to day.
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Aug 2008
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Food and your life stages
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Better Health Channel
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Nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and ageing all place extra demands on the body. Babies, adults, pregnant and nursing (breastfeeding) women and older people all have different needs for their diet. A varied diet that concentrates on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dairy foods and lean meats can fulfil most needs.
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Apr 2008
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Vitamin B6 for cognition
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Micronutrient status can affect cognitive function at all ages. Vitamin deficiencies could influence memory function and might contribute to age-associated cognitive impairment and dementia. Vitamin B6 is involved in the regulation of mental function an...
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Apr 2008
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Getting a good night's sleep
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NSW Department of Health
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| Description: |
As you get older you need less sleep. However, here are some tips to help you sleep.
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Oct 2007
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Brain health in old age
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myDr
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| Description: |
Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
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Apr 2007
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Nutritional supplementation for hip fracture aftercare in older people
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Older people with hip fractures are often malnourished at the time of their fracture and many have poor food intake while in hospital. Malnutrition may hinder recovery after hip fracture. We reviewed the effects of nutritional interventions in older peo...
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Aug 2006
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Protein and energy supplementation in elderly people at risk from malnutrition
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The reviewers suggest that supplementation appears to produce a small but consistent weight gain. There may also be a beneficial effect on mortality. The reported acceptance of supplements was variable between trials, but overall appeared to be quite go...
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Oct 2004
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70s plus
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Some people will experience problems with chewing, swallowing, and digestion. The texture of food may need to change to softer, easily-digestible foods. Your sense of taste and smell can decline. Many people find they don't tolerate meat particularly well.
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Mar 2004
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60s to 70s
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Your risk of certain health problems increases as you age. It is important to have regular checkups by your doctor for: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis.
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Mar 2004
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Nutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcers
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Pressure ulcers (also called bed sores) are sores on the skin caused by pressure or rubbing at the weight-bearing, bony points of immobilised people (such as hips, heels and elbows). Poor nutritional status or dehydration can weaken the skin and make pe...
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Aug 2003
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Bowel cancer causes and symptoms
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Diet is one of the main suspects in the hunt for the causes of bowel cancer.
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Jan 2002
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Undernutrition in the community
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Australian Prescriber
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A balanced diet is important to maintain good health. Although people's energy needs change as they get older, they can still get all the goodness they need from food. There is usually no need to take a lot of supplements unless you are on a very restricted diet.
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Oct 2001
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