What is malnutrition?

Written By Peter Lipski

  • Malnutrition in the elderly is a very common syndrome in older people.

  • Malnutrition is NOT a normal part of “ageing” and “old age”.

  • Malnutrition poses a substantial burden on health and aged-care services.

  • Malnutrition in the elderly is characterised by weight loss, muscle weakness, and deteriorating health from inadequate nutritional intake to meet the metabolic demands of the body.

  • Malnutrition is a common cause of death in the elderly.

  • Malnutrition in the elderly is one of the greatest moral challenges facing the health system.

  • Malnutrition in the elderly can be successfully treated with holistic multidisciplinary medical care.

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

Peter Lipski
Next

Malnutrition in the elderly.