Eat Well Age Well is a national project from Scottish Charity Food Train that works to tackle the issue of malnutrition in older people, specifically those at risk of becoming under-weight and under-nourished. Malnutrition affects at least 10% of older people and emerging evidence suggests 16% of older people may be at risk of malnutrition in Scotland.

Our free virtual ‘Raising the Issue of Malnutrition’ training sessions, hosted on MS Teams, aims to increase attendees’ knowledge and confidence around identifying and supporting older people at home in the community who are at risk or are suffering from malnutrition. The sessions are aimed at those who work with/care for older adults living in their own homes such as volunteers, health and social care staff, local authority staff or anyone working in the third sector.

Sessions incorporate information on:

• Common signs and symptoms of malnutrition.
• Guidance around supporting individuals using Food First advice.
• Utilising simple tools such as armbands and the Patient Association Nutrition Checklist to identify at risk individuals.
• Gaining awareness of promoting good nutrition and hydration in older adults.