Undernutrition and dementia: what care?

Authors

  • Odete Vicente de Sousa
  • Margarida Sotto Mayor

Keywords:

undernutrition, Alzheimer's disease, health care

Abstract

Dementia processes, when associated with other comorbidities, may have a negative impact on nutritional status. This paper presents a case study conducted in January 2013 at a Mental Health Center in northern Portugal, aiming to understand the association between protein-energy malnutrition and dementia, using content analysis of the clinical record. Results suggest that transdisciplinary assessment and intervention led to positive outcomes and health gains.

Author Biographies

Odete Vicente de Sousa

Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, E.P.E., Portugal

Margarida Sotto Mayor

Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, E.P.E.; Serviço de Psicogeriatria, Portugal

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2026-01-06 — Updated on 2026-01-06

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2013): Actas de Gerontologia [V Congresso Portuguesse de Avaliação e Intervenção em Gerontologia Social]

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