Did you know there is an epidemic of senior malnourishment? In 2012, there were 3.7 million senior citizens who were diagnosed with malnutrition according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Not only do seniors have different nutritional needs than younger adults, they also take more medication, have higher rates of chronic medical conditions?such as diabetes and heart disease?and are more likely to live below the poverty line; all of which contribute to the rising numbers of older Americans who are seriously impacted by a deficient diet. In addition, 8.3 million seniors face the threat of hunger every day in America.
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Dana Larsen is a senior living writer at A Place for Mom, the nation's largest senior care referral service. A Place for Mom helps more than 200,000 families each year find the best assisted living and memory care facilities for their needs and budget across the United States, from Los Angeles to New York. Dana is mother to a zealous, bright-eyed little boy and caregiver to a vivacious and quirky 88-year-old grandmother. Her passions include dancing, yoga, traveling, good food and the arts. She graduated with honors from University of Washington with a degree in English and Communications and achieved Technical Communications Certification from Bellevue College. View Dana's Google Profile. To contact a Senior Living Advisor regarding senior care options, visit www.aplaceformom.com, or call 1-877-311-6099.Source: http://www.caregivers.com/aging-health/senior-nutrition-poll/
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