What's included in our Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment

Swallowing problems can occur in up to 40% of residents in long term care facilities.

Malnutrition can affect up to half of seniors living in long term care.

Zinc is a crucial nutrient for wound healing yet is commonly deficient.

Nutrition plays a key role in maintaining overall health in older adults.

Getting enough vital nutrients can help to prevent wounds or help them heal. Arizona Wound Healers offers thorough assessment of risk factors, diet patterns, and nutrient levels in blood that allow targeted diet changes to achieve best individual results. This often neglected part of healthcare is now available for all residents. Those who have wounds are at particular risk for malnutrition.

All assessments are performed by either a medical doctor, nurse practitioner or licensed dietician and include:

Food diary to track intake over several days

Assessment of risk factors for malnutrition as well as for wounds

Blood test to check levels of essential nutrients

Practical recommendations to help improve intake of needed nutrients in diet

Supplements if needed