Purpose: To examine how vision is associated with nutritional status in long-term residents. Methods: Voluntary residents of 47 assisted-living facilities and 7 nursing homes, including 2513 permanent long-term care residents (age ≥ 65 years) were examined by trained nurses about various health-related aspects. Nutritional status was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment long version and […]
Vision Impairment is a Risk Factor for Malnutrition in Older Long-Term Care Residents
Purpose: To examine how vision is associated with nutritional status in long-term residents. Methods: Voluntary residents of 47 assisted-living facilities and 7 nursing homes, including 2513 permanent long-term care residents (age ≥ 65 years) were examined by trained nurses about various health-related aspects. Nutritional status was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment long version and […]
