Tag: Geriatric malnutrition

Did you know that up to 15% of community-dwelling older adults are malnourished, with rates significantly higher in hospital and aged care settings? Using a malnutrition screening tool for elderly individuals is crucial for early detection and intervention, which can significantly improve health outcomes and quality of life.

While most commonly known to affect children, marasmus can be seen across the entire human lifespan. A severe form of malnutrition, it results from a prolonged deficiency of both calories and protein, causing the body to waste away its own tissues for energy.