These days there is a strong focus on obesity while less attention is paid to the surprising number of malnourished elderly people in America. According to researchers, about 20 percent of elderly people consume less than half of their calorie needs. Malnutrition can weaken the immune system, and it can cause falls, anemia, skin ulcers, confusion and more.
Does the Fredericksburg region offer adequate resources and/or assistance that address health issues for the elderly and their families?
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1 comment:
The Fredericksburg area does have a lot of programs that help to feed senior citizens and make sure they have enough food to be healthy. One problem could be that a lot of senior citizens may not know about the availability of these programs. I wonder if there is a way to map out where these senior citizens are living and directly target them with educational information and information about available food assistance programs.
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