| Theme | Dialysis patients and people who are in charge of preparing food | |
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| Title | Dietary therapy for married elderly couples who are treated with dialysis and live in an urban areas with convenient transport | |
| Publish Date | 2018/10 | |
| Author | Yuka Kawate | Department of Nutrition, Kyoto Katsura Hospital / Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | The number of dialysis patients at the end of December 2016 was 329,609 and it is still increasing although the rates of increase have fallen. When the patient age composition ratio is compared to that in 2006, the proportion of dialysis patients under 65 years old decreased from 48 to 34 %. Those aged between 65 and 74 years old increased from 29 to 33 % and those aged 75 years or older increased from 23 to 33 %. The aging of the dialysis population is expected to continue into the future. Malnutrition occurs readily in elderly dialysis patients. The methods for their dietary therapy varies depending on the cooking ability of the patient, state of the family living with them, and the locality and associated difficulties in obtaining food. In this report, we introduce approaches for married elderly couples who are treated with dialysis and live in an urban areas with convenient transport, to continue dietary therapy corresponding to their age, while living in an inclusive community. We also include our experiences with other types of cases. |
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