Consequences of malnutrition in elderly.

• Consequences of malnutrition in the elderly include-

  • falls.

  • fractured hip.

  • delirium.

  • pressure sores.

  • immobility.

  • infections

  • spend a longer time in hospital.

  • get more serious complications.

  • get more drug side-effects.

  • take a much longer time to recover from acute illness.

  • early but preventable death.

  • cost Governments a hell of a lot more money compared to well-nourished older patients.

For more information read Dr Peter Lipski’s book “Your Elderly Parents Failing Health. Is It Ageing Or A Treatable Condition”.