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September 12, 2025Vidhyayana

The Impact of Living Arrangements on Nutritional Intake and Health Outcomes Among Senior Citizens in Urban Gujarat

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SBSamir Bhatt

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals nutritional disparities in seniors across different living arrangements, highlighting the importance of social support.

Key Points

  • Seniors living with family experience better health outcomes and nutritional intake compared to those living alone.
  • Older adults living alone face higher risks of malnutrition and chronic illnesses due to dietary challenges.
  • Assisted living arrangements, while providing regular meals, may hinder seniors' emotional well-being and personalized nutrition.
  • Findings suggest that enhanced community support and interventions are vital for improving senior nutrition across living situations.

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Samir Bhatt (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4765531b076d99fa6ed88https://doi.org/10.58213/735ebt58
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