Geriatrics

Cookie ‘supplements’ could save healthcare money and boost health

Battling malnutrition in elderly care: Study sets out economic arguments for oral supplementation

30-Aug-2017 By Nathan Gray

Solid oral supplements given to older adults who are at risk of malnutrition helped to improve health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs, according to a new economic analysis of trial data.

Diet high in animal protein may help prevent functional decline

13-Mar-2014 By Nathan Gray

A diet high in animal protein could help elderly people to function better physically, psychologically and socially, say researchers.

Vitamin D may cut falls in elderly, further evidence

22-Nov-2005 By staff reporter

Giving vitamin D supplements to elderly living in care facilities
appears to reduce their risk of falls, suggests another study.

Elderly need an extra pinch of salt

22-Sep-2004

As the UK launches a drive to reduce salt in the consumer diet, a
recent study in Germany finds an extra dose of salt a day could
benefit the elderly.

Vitamin E found to fight colds in elderly

18-Aug-2004

Taking a daily vitamin E supplement may protect the elderly from
getting colds, suggests a new study, thought to be the first to
demonstrate that vitamin E can protect against colds in a real life
situation.

Vitamin D supplements reduce falls in elderly

12-Feb-2004

Elderly people may be able to reduce their risk of falls by taking
a vitamin D supplement, shows a new study by Swiss researchers.

Lack of vitamin D linked to falls in elderly

01-Dec-2003

Vitamin D deficiency is a significant risk factor for falls and
injuries in elderly women living in residential care in Australia,
a Melbourne University study has found.