Gerontology

Pathway Contributor: Charlene Dawn

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• What are the indications for vitamin and mineral supplementation for older adults?  

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• Do older adults (65 years of age or older) with chronic disease (diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension) in long-term care settings who follow a diet prescription have better outcomes than those who do not?  

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• What are the effects of shared mealtimes in residential care settings on nutritional outcomes in older adults (65 years of age and older)?  

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• Which nutrition screening tools are effective for identifying malnutrition or the risk of malnutrition in older adults living in residential care facilities?  

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• Which nutrition screening tools are effective for identifying malnutrition or the risk of malnutrition in older adults independently living in the community?  

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• Do dietary fibre supplements help reduce the use of constipation medications in older adults?  

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• Should individuals in long-term care settings follow an energy-restricted diet?  

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• What strategies help mildly/moderately dehydrated older adults drink more fluids?  

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• What are the most effective tools for diagnosing low-intake dehydration in older adults?  

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• What nutritional interventions address changes to appetite, taste and smell in adults aged ≥65 years?  

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• What are the indications for and nutrition-related complications of enteral nutrition in older adults without dementia who have malnutrition or are at risk of malnutrition?  

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• Which nutrition screening tools are effective for identifying malnutrition or the risk of malnutrition in older adults in hospital?  

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