Diet and Mental Health in the Elderly
- Depression is a highly prevalent mental disorder in elderly population
- Especially in elders who have experienced a myocardial infarction (Heart attack)
- Lead to feeling a decreased quality of life
- Mental health is closely linked to the proficiency of a diet
- The likeliness of obtaining a mental illnesses increases when nutrient intake is inadequate
- Ex. Dementia, Amnesia, Korsakoff Psychosis, Wernicke's Encephalopathy, Parkinson's Disease, etc.
- Maintenance in diet is crucial for prospering health in older adults