Lack Of Social Engagement Is A Risk Factor For Self Neglect In Older Adults

Seniors who neglect themselves, risking their own health and safety, tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center.

Dietitians Urge Health Ministers To Adopt A National Framework For Home Enteral Nutrition, Australia

Governments could be saving up to $7.88 million a year if they adopt a national home enteral nutrition (HEN) service, according to Australia’s leading nutrition organisation1.
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) said access to adequate food and nutrition is a basic human right but many people relying on home tube feeding and nutrition [...]