Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton, Author at McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Critical steps to ensure adequate nutrition in the elderly cancer resident

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Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton

Jun 06, 2018

Elderly patients face many challenges during their cancer care, and one of the biggest is maintaining good nutritional status.

Why it’s important to maintain protein intake and muscle mass for your elderly oncology residents

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Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton

Apr 19, 2018

It’s well known that cancer patients are prone to losing weight during their treatment, but many people may not realize how weight loss that occurs prior to diagnosis can have a major impact on response...

Why personalized nutrition is the key to reducing hospital readmission rates

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Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton

Nov 02, 2017

Malnutrition is highly prevalent among cancer patients today, and is one of the leading causes of readmission for long-term care residents.

5 tips to bring back the joy of eating

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Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton

Sep 13, 2017

It is no secret that cancer treatments—or even the cancer itself—can have a negative effect on patients’ appetites, often making mealtime an everyday struggle.

Meeting the nutritional needs of elderly cancer patients

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Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton

Jul 31, 2017

Although it is described as “one of society’s greatest achievements,” with the aging population, cancer incidence is expected to accelerate rapidly, as 50% of cancer occurs within this...