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Nutrition and the Older Adult

Nutrition and the Older Adult. Conditions and interventions Angie stiegemeyer , MA,rD,LD , BSN,RN Southeast Missouri State University. Health-sense of well-being Quality of Life-measure of life satisfaction Medical Nutrition Therapy-treatment of nutritional aspects of disease.

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Nutrition and the Older Adult

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  1. Nutrition and the Older Adult Conditions and interventions Angie stiegemeyer, MA,rD,LD, BSN,RN Southeast Missouri State University

  2. Health-sense of well-being Quality of Life-measure of life satisfaction Medical Nutrition Therapy-treatment of nutritional aspects of disease

  3. Topics Covered Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)/Heart Disease Stroke Hypertention Diabetes/DM Osteoporosis Constipation Osteoarthritis Alzheimer’s Disease Underweight Elder Abuse End of Life Care

  4. Nutrition for CVD Decrease amount of fat Reduce cholesterol intake Increase fiber, F & V Limit Sodium Exercise Maintain Healthy Weight Reduce Stress Smoking Cessation

  5. Stroke • Reduced blood flow to brain • Etiology • Blocked arteries • Easily clotting blood cells • Effects • Deprive brain of oxygen-nerve cells die • Differing levels of paralysis

  6. Stroke • Risk Factors • Hypertension, high chol., DM, smoking, family hx, obesity • S/S: FAST • F-Facial weakness • A-Arm & Leg Problems • S-Speech Problems • T-Time to call 911 • Nutrition • Normalize blood pressure

  7. Hypertension • Systolic 140mm Hg or higher AND/OR Diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher • Effects- excess tension on vessels & organs • Wears them out before normal aging process • Kidney damage • Risk Factors • Excess alcohol intake, high sat. fat intake, overweight & obesity, low calcium intake, smoking

  8. Nutrition for Hypertension DASH Diet Weight management Moderate alcohol intake Limit sodium Adequate calcium, potassium, magnesium

  9. DM • 1/5 over 65 • Greater risk for CVD • Effects • Amputations • Macular degeneration • Vision loss • Neuropathies • Increased platelet aggregation • Increased infection • Decreased healing

  10. Nutrition for DM • Diagnosis and criteria for mgmt same as younger adult • If kidney disease, limit protein (0.8-1.0 g/kg) • MVI • Assess cognitive function and create appropriate care plan • Asses Hemoglobin A1C • Below 7% is goal

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  12. Osteoporosis • Porous bones • 80% women • Bone density greatly declines after menopause • Effects-falls & fractures • Wrist, spine, hips • Kyphosis

  13. Osteoporosis • Nutrition • Calcium • Vitamin D • Exercise • Limit caffeine • F & V • Limit sodium • Limit SSRIs

  14. Chronic Constipation • 2 or less BM Q Week • Etiology • Medications • Diseases-Parkinson’s, cancer, DM,IBS • Risk Factors • Dehydration • Medications • Mineral supplements

  15. Chronic Constipation • Treatment • Exercise • Fluid • Fiber • Foods • psyllium • Avoid laxatives if possible • Bowel Retraining

  16. Osteoarthritis Etiology-cartilage loss, hardening of soft tissue, inflammation, changes in synovial membrane Pain in joints-most common in knees & hips

  17. Osteoarthritis • Treatment • Control pain • Weight loss • Antioxidants • Flavanoids • Vitamin D • Chondrotin & Glucosamine-cartilage repair • Fatty acids & Oils

  18. Alzheimer's Disease • Dementia-memory impairment • Plaques & Tangles in brain • Effects • Confusion • anxiety • agitation • loss of oral muscular control • impairment of hunger & thirst mechanisms • chewing & swallowing difficulties

  19. Alzheimer's Disease • Treatment • Safety • Maintain nutrient dense diet • Plenty of time • Focus on eating • Serve finger foods • Encourage drinks

  20. Nutrition forUnderweight & Unintentional Weight Loss Adequate kcals 1-1.5 g/kg protein 1 mL/kcal fluid Nutrient dense foods Added fats Added kcals Boost, Ensure

  21. Elder Abuse Abuse, neglect, exploitation 1-800-392-0210 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)

  22. End of Life Care • Respect patient & family’s wishes • Collaborate & Refer • Palliative care, Hospice • Compassion & Empathy

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