Combatting Older Adult Malnutrition: Tools and Best Practices for Community-Based Organizations

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As the number of older adults facing malnutrition is increasing, one in two older adults are currently at risk. This webinar will discuss the impact of malnutrition on health care costs, health outcomes, and overall quality of life. Presenters will share information about resources to help community-based organizations, older adults, and caregivers identify and address malnutrition, as well as information about creating partnerships between community-based and health care organizations to discuss malnutrition. As the number of older adults facing malnutrition is increasing, one in two older adults are currently at risk. This webinar will discuss the impact of malnutrition on health care costs, health outcomes, and overall quality of life. Presenters will share information about resources to help community-based organizations, older adults, and caregivers identify and address malnutrition, as well as information about creating partnerships between community-based and health care organizations to discuss malnutrition.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
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National Council on Aging
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