Older age brings natural changes in the body, such as a reduction in muscle mass, changes in body composition and reduced mobility. Even so, the right diet can make a real difference and help you maintain your strength, energy and independence.
A personalised nutrition plan helps to maintain and strengthen muscle mass, supports the proper function of the heart and kidneys, strengthens the immune system, raises everyday energy and improves mood. It also looks after oral health and good digestion, contributing to overall well-being.
Nutritional support is intended for people who:
- Show changes in body composition (e.g. sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity)
- Lead a sedentary lifestyle or have reduced mobility
- Have reduced appetite or changes in taste and smell (e.g. dysgeusia, hyposmia)
- Face oral health problems (e.g. dry mouth, difficulty chewing, polypharmacy)
- Have gastrointestinal issues (e.g. dysphagia, achlorhydria)
- Have cardiovascular, renal or neurological conditions
- Experience depression or low mood
- Have pressure ulcers or wounds that need healing
- Feel physical weakness, fatigue or generalised frailty
- Face problems with vision and hearing (e.g. presbycusis, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy)
- Want to strengthen their immune function and overall health