Eating alone linked to poorer nutrition in older adults

Research from Flinders University, Australia found that older people aged 65 and over who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to have poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others.

The systematic review of 20 international studies including 80,000 older people from 12 countries was published in the journal Appetite. The review suggests that community-based initiatives connecting older people with dining programs including inter-generational meal groups and local cafe partnerships could make a real difference.