My Communicator | Winter 2021

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FINANCES

PURPOSE

FAMILY

HEALTH

Vol. 29, No. 1 | Winter 2021

The Four Pillars of the New Retirement PAGE 12

Are you living in an age-friendly community?

Join us online Feb. 12 for the AgeFriendly Delaware County action plan reveal! Our video, courtesy of Greif, Inc., and detailed plan shows how we can all work together to make our community friendly for all ages and abilities.

Learn more at MySourcePoint.org/age-friendly

NUTRITION

Defeating Older Adult Malnutrition The COVID-19 pandemic has increased social isolation for older adults, which can be a risk factor for malnutrition. Malnutrition, or poor nutrition, is when the body does not receive sufficient nutrients. Malnourished individuals come in all shapes and sizes; they may look healthy, carry extra weight, or be frail. Malnutrition in older adults costs the U.S. an estimated $51.3 billion dollars each year. As many as one out of two older adults are either malnourished or at risk for becoming malnourished. Malnutrition happens for several reasons—natural changes that come with aging, including decreased appetite and changes in digestion, access or lack thereof to healthy foods, ability to grocery shop and cook, social isolation, or changes in mental health. Ways to Act Against Malnutrition Malnutrition does not have to occur if all of us in the aging sector remain aware of the signs and symptoms of an older adult being malnourished and work to strengthen systems and programs that support older persons. Intervening against malnutrition decreases hospital stays, reduces readmissions, and decreases health care costs. See MALNUTRITION on page 11.

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