Background & aims Dementia is accompanied by a variety of changes that result in an
increased risk of malnutrition and low-intake dehydration. This guideline update aims to give …

Background Older people suffering from dementia are at increased risk of malnutrition due
to various nutritional problems, and the question arises which interventions are effective in …

Background: Older people are at risk of malnutrition, especially when they suffer from
cognitive impairment. Guidelines that orient nursing care in this regard need to be updated …

The population of the UK is aging, with a fifth of the population of England now over 60years
old. Between 1995 and 2025, the number of people over the age of 80 is set to increase by …

Background Malnutrition and dehydration are widespread in older people, and obesity is an
increasing problem. In clinical practice, it is often unclear which strategies are suitable and …

Issues with eating and drinking are common in all stages of dementia but are most prevalent
in the middle and late stages of the condition. This can lead to unintentional weight loss and …

Background Malnutrition and dehydration are widespread in older people, and obesity is an
increasing problem. In clinical practice, it is often unclear which strategies are suitable and …

Aim The increasing prevalence of dementia and the nutritional complications associated
with dementia suggest an increasing need for health care that focuses on nutrition and …

Dementia is a progressive, chronic condition affecting cognitive functioning and is most
prevalent in people aged over 65. Weight loss, malnutrition and dehydration are common in …

Objective Persons with dementia are at risk of malnutrition, evidenced by low dietary intake,
which has consequences for nutritional status, activity of daily living and disease …