Eating disturbances in the elderly: A geriatric-psychiatric perspective

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Bulut E. A., Khoury R., Lee H., Grossberg G. T.

Nutrition and Healthy Aging, cilt.5, sa.3, ss.185-198, 2019 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 5 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3233/nha-180057
  • Dergi Adı: Nutrition and Healthy Aging
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.185-198
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: anorexia, appetite, cachexia, involuntary weight loss, Malnutrition, older population
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2019 - IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved.The prevalence of malnutrition among older adults is increasing, leading to poor health outcomes and increased mortality. This review sheds light on the different etiologies of eating disturbances in the elderly and discusses assessment tools and treatment strategies. Older adults are found to be more prone to nutritional deficiencies and weight loss due to age related physiological and psychosocial changes, in addition to pathological medical and psychiatric disorders. The short form of the Mini Nutritional Assessment is considered the most commonly used screening tool in older persons. Individuals identified as malnourished or at high risk of malnutrition would benefit from comprehensive treatment plans according to the underlying etiology. Those involve environmental changes, oral nutritional supplements and ultimately pharmacotherapy.