Prevention of Weight Loss in Dementia with Comprehensive Nutritional Treatment

2003111 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Heather Keller · University of Guelph

Amie J. Gibbs · University of Guelph

Lynn D. Boudreau

Richard Goy · University of Guelph

Marg S. Pattillo

Heather M. Brown

Abstract

Body weight can be maintained in residents of SCUs regardless of pacing and other clinical characteristics. The comprehensive intervention of clinical dietitian time and an enhanced menu designed to be individualized for ambulatory people with dementia promoted significant gains in body weight. A minimum 5% weight gain is associated with survival in these residents of SCUs.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Dysphagia Assessment and Management Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 51, Issue 7, pp. 945-952

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2389.2003.51307.x

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