Nutritional Care of Elderly People with Chronic Disorders
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-632-05997-3 (ISBN)
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In developed countries such as UK and USA, about 20 per cent of the population are elderly and many are in poor health. As the proportion of older people continues to rise, their needs - particularly those who are frail - have become an urgent health priority. This book, for all health and social care professionals involved in the care of older people, identified key nutrition issues and using a disease framework sets out nutritional needs according to common chronic disorders. Each disorder is described with details of the symptoms, incidence, prevalence and effects on eating and nutrition, with recommendations for nutritional interventions and preventive strategies. Key points and sources for further information are summarised for easy reference.
A: General issues; Introduction; Who are older people and where do they live?; Demographic changes; Characteristics of older people; Lifespan, life expectancy, disability and quality of life; Changing role of informal and formal carers; Influence of culture, ethnic origin, and economic status; The ageing process and its impact on different systems; Nutritional needs of older people in health and sickness; SECTION B: Optimal nutrition; Fluid/hydration; Constipation; Maintaining weight (undernutrition, overnutrition, nutrition support); Eating and drinking in ill health; Loss (of function, status, ability and the potential impact of depression); Mechanisms for identification of problems; Roles of MDT (caring v. therapy); Drug nutrient interactions; SECTION C: Common diseases; Diabetes; Osteoporosis and falls; Cancer; Heart disease and hypertension; Parkinsonism; Stroke; Dementia; MND/MS.
| Zusatzinfo | 30 illustrations |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 172 x 244 mm |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Diätassistenz / Ernährungsberatung |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-632-05997-4 / 0632059974 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-632-05997-3 / 9780632059973 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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