🎯 Learning Objectives
- Understand malnutrition risk and hydration importance in ageing.
- Use validated tools (MUST, MNA-SF) for screening.
- Apply practical interventions to improve intake and function.
🧠 Key Points
Malnutrition affects up to 30% of community-dwelling older adults and increases frailty and readmission risk.
🩺 In Practice
- Screen: Use MUST or MNA-SF.
- Intervene: Food-first fortification, ONS if needed, hydration plan.
- Monitor: Weekly weights, adjust plan, involve dietitian if risk ≥2.
🔬 Resources
- BAPEN – MUST Toolkit
- ESPEN Guidelines on Geriatric Nutrition
- Hydration Best Practice