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Systematic Review of the Impact of Nutritional Support on the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Dependent Older Adults

Expiry Date
: 08/04/2031
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points

Nutritional interventions improve mental health, cognitive function, and quality of life in dependent older adults, though study heterogeneity limits definitive conclusions and highlights the need for further research.

Keywords: Nutritional support, dependent older adults, mental health, depression, anxiety, cognitive function, quality of life, Mediterranean diet, oral nutritional supplements, frailty, ageing & systematic review.

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

This CPD activity aims to enhance practitioners’ understanding of how nutritional interventions influence mental health and quality of life in functionally dependent older adults, enabling more informed, evidence‑based integration of nutrition into holistic care.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The types of nutritional interventions used to support mental health and quality of life in dependent older adults.
  2. The biological mechanisms linking nutrition to mental health and cognitive function in older adults.
  3. The methodological strengths and limitations of existing research on nutritional interventions in dependent elderly populations.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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