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Eat Well Age Well

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Tackling #malnutrition in older people living at home in Scotland. A project from @FoodTrainScot and funded by @scotgov

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Do you know what to look out for when it comes to malnutrition? Keeping an eye out for the signs that someone is at risk of malnutrition makes it easier to support someone that isn't eating well. Learn what to look out for with our poster #UKMAW2025 bit.ly/3YzMtT9

Do you know what to look out for when it comes to malnutrition?

Keeping an eye out for the signs that someone is at risk of malnutrition makes it easier to support someone that isn't eating well. 

Learn what to look out for with our poster 

#UKMAW2025

bit.ly/3YzMtT9
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Our next training session takes place on 25th November! Build your understanding on why older people are at greater risk of malnutrition, learn the signs & symptoms, and how to use simple screening tools. Book here: bit.ly/4gr7wyR #UKMAW2025

Our next training session takes place on 25th November!

Build your understanding on why older people are at greater risk of malnutrition, learn the signs & symptoms, and how to use simple screening tools.

Book here: bit.ly/4gr7wyR

#UKMAW2025
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Join us tomorrow at our roundtable event to learn more about what works to support older people to eat well and prevent #malnutrition Register here: bit.ly/3WS2iEc #UKMAW2025

Join us tomorrow at our roundtable event to learn more about what works to support older people to eat well and prevent #malnutrition

Register here: bit.ly/3WS2iEc

#UKMAW2025
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Many factors can increase an older person’s risk of becoming malnourished. We have been collecting data on risk factors for malnutrition since 2022. Read our most recent report here >>bit.ly/47Rx59l #UKMAW2025

Many factors can increase an older person’s risk of becoming malnourished.

We have been collecting data on risk factors for malnutrition since 2022.

Read our most recent report here >>bit.ly/47Rx59l

#UKMAW2025
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There's still time to register to join our roundtable on MS Teams this afternoon! Hear from a range of panellists as we discuss the challenges older people face when trying to eat well as well as examples of what support works Register here bit.ly/3WS2iEc #UKMAW2025

There's still time to register to join our roundtable on MS Teams this afternoon!

Hear from a range of panellists as we discuss the challenges older people face when trying to eat well as well as examples of what support works

Register here bit.ly/3WS2iEc

#UKMAW2025
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Food based approaches work best when supporting older people at risk of malnutrition There are lots of small changes people can make to fortify the food they are already eating to help to meet their nutritional needs. More resources bit.ly/3WPeaac #UKMAW2025

Food based approaches work best when supporting older people at risk of malnutrition

There are lots of small changes people can make to fortify the food they are already eating to help to meet their nutritional needs.

More resources bit.ly/3WPeaac

#UKMAW2025
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Do you want to learn more about malnutrition and supporting older people at risk? We have two E-learning modules available for free! Learn about malnutrition, how to spot it & how you can support those you work with or care for More info: bit.ly/3AuiHqU #UKMAW2025

Do you want to learn more about malnutrition and supporting older people at risk?

We have two E-learning modules available for free!
 
Learn about malnutrition, how to spot it & how you can support those you work with or care for

More info: bit.ly/3AuiHqU

#UKMAW2025
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Staying well hydrated is an important part of staying healthy as we get older All fluids (except alcohol) count towards our hydration needs and water rich foods can also be used to help prevent dehydration #UKMAW2025

Staying well hydrated is an important part of staying healthy as we get older

All fluids (except alcohol) count towards our hydration needs and water rich foods can also be used to help prevent dehydration

#UKMAW2025
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Ensuring older people have access to good food, social connection & support is vital to the prevention of malnutrition. Meal Makers is a community-based meal sharing initiative that connects older people with local volunteers over a meal. #UKMAW2025 bit.ly/4qYFDnK

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Consistent access to food can help prevent malnutrition in older people and Food Train services help to reduce the risk of malnutrition The length of time using our services (up to 10 years) was linked to reduced risk of malnutrition Report bit.ly/47Rx59l #UKMAW2025

Consistent access to food can help prevent malnutrition in older people and Food Train services help to reduce the risk of malnutrition

The length of time using our services (up to 10 years) was linked to reduced risk of malnutrition

Report bit.ly/47Rx59l

#UKMAW2025
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Nourishing drinks can help people stay hydrated and can help older people meet their nutritional needs. Watch our video for some recipe ideas! #UKMAW2025 bit.ly/4qKxqm

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It can be hard to find clear easy to access information about malnutrition and your diet. Our Eat Well Age Well Advice line is managed by our Dietitian and is open for anyone aged 65+ looking for advice about their diet. 0131 447 8151 #UKMAW2025

It can be hard to find clear easy to access information about malnutrition and your diet.

Our Eat Well Age Well Advice line is managed by our Dietitian and is open for anyone aged 65+ looking for advice about their diet.

0131 447 8151

#UKMAW2025
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Today, we launch our manifesto to the Scottish Government! ✊ Our members are clear: “We deserve greater dignity and independence.” Let's ensure every older person in Scotland can eat well, age well, and live well at home. thefoodtrain.co.uk/about/influenc… #Dignity #Independence #Scotland

Today, we launch our manifesto to the Scottish Government! ✊ Our members are clear: “We deserve greater dignity and independence.” Let's ensure every older person in Scotland can eat well, age well, and live well at home.  thefoodtrain.co.uk/about/influenc… #Dignity #Independence #Scotland
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Since 2022 Renfrewshire Sheltered Housing Team has used the Patients Association Nutrition Checklist to identify tenants at risk of malnutrition & provide support They have seen a clear decrease in the malnutrition risk among their tenants Report: bit.ly/441FLIY #UKMAW2025

Since 2022 Renfrewshire Sheltered Housing Team has used the <a href="/PatientsAssoc/">Patients Association</a> Nutrition Checklist to identify tenants at risk of malnutrition &amp; provide support

They have seen a clear decrease in the malnutrition risk among their tenants

Report: bit.ly/441FLIY

#UKMAW2025
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Many professionals who work closely with and support older people have never received malnutrition training. This allows malnutrition to go undetected and must be changed. Visit our website for more information about the training we offer: bit.ly/3Lzi5FA #UKMAW2025

Many professionals who work closely with and support older people have never received malnutrition training.

This allows malnutrition to go undetected and must be changed. 

Visit our website for more information about the training we offer: bit.ly/3Lzi5FA

#UKMAW2025
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Thank you for joining us for #UKMAW2025 We have a range of resources available to help you prevent malnutrition! Find our more: bit.ly/4r8bfY6

Thank you for joining us for #UKMAW2025

We have a range of resources available to help you prevent malnutrition!

Find our more: bit.ly/4r8bfY6
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Thanks, STV News, for highlighting the rise in malnutrition among older people. 22% of over-65s we assessed are at risk, up from 19%. We can't ignore this! Read more ➡️ news.stv.tv/scotland/malnu… #STVNews #OlderPeople #ElderCare

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Our Care at Home: Malnutrition Screening Packs are designed to help care orgs & carers feel confident in addressing #malnutrition with older people and provides guidance on screening tools. Supported by the Care Inspectorate Get a Free Digital Pack Here: tinyurl.com/47ww4nu6

Our Care at Home: Malnutrition Screening Packs are designed to help care orgs &amp; carers feel confident in addressing #malnutrition with older people and provides guidance on screening tools.
Supported by the Care Inspectorate
Get a Free Digital Pack Here: tinyurl.com/47ww4nu6
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Do you know how to support an older person at risk of malnutrition? Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Training gives you the knowledge you need to identify those at risk & provide effective first line advice. Dates & registration here -> bit.ly/4gr7wyR

Do you know how to support an older person at risk of malnutrition? 
Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Training gives you the knowledge you need to identify those at risk &amp; provide effective first line advice.
Dates &amp; registration here -&gt; bit.ly/4gr7wyR
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As we get older there can be a lot of changes in what and how much we eat. There is also a lot of conflicting advice out there! Our Eat Well Age Well Advice line is managed by our Dietitian and is open for anyone aged 65+ looking for advice about their diet. 0131 447 8151

As we get older there can be a lot of changes in what and how much we eat. There is also a lot of conflicting advice out there!

Our Eat Well Age Well Advice line is managed by our Dietitian and is open for anyone aged 65+ looking for advice about their diet.

0131 447 8151