Eligibility criteria
stroke, communication difficulties, end-stage renal failure, malnutrition
CARDIAC FAILURE, CHRONIC ILLNESSES, STROKE, END-STAGE RENAL FAILURE, MALNUTRITION, CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
Inclusion criteria:
Aged above 60 yearsResiding in the selected elder’s homes for more than one yearMalnourished or at risk of malnutrition (MNA score ≤ 11)Exclusion criteria:
Presence of chronic illnesses — cardiac failure, stroke, chronic liver disease, and end-stage renal failure or undergoing dialysisThose who are unable to respond to the questionnaire due to communication difficulties (elders with speech, hearing, and visual impairment)BedriddenWho are on a special diet (supplements/tube feed)On an end-of-life care pathwayWithout the capacity to consent