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Nutrition Check-Up Events at Fairhaven Senior Center

May 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Coastline will be hosting five free check-up events in May, including this one at noon on May 20 at Fairhaven Senior Center. Learn more about malnutrition and how to reduce your risk. Walk-ins are welcome.

What is Malnutrition?

Malnutrition is an imbalance between the nutrients your body needs to function and the nutrients it gets. It can mean undernutrition or overnutrition. One out of 2 older adults are at risk for malnutrition.

Why it Matters

Being malnourished can contribute to:

  • Weakened immune system;
  • Poor wound healing;
  • Increased risk of hospitalization;
  • Vitamin deficiencies;
  • Reduced GI function; and/or,
  • Increased risk of death.

This event will be held at noon, May 20th at the Fairhaven Senior Center.

Additional events will be held:

  • Rochester Senior Center – May 15th @ 11am
  • Tripp Towers, New Bedford – May 21st @ 12:30pm
  • Acushnet Senior Center – May 29th @ 12pm
  • Dartmouth Senior Center – May 30th @ 1pm

Details

Date:
May 20
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Website:
www.coastlinenb.org

Organizer

Coastline
Phone
508-999-6400
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Venue

Fairhaven Senior Center
229 Huttleston Ave.
Fairhaven, MA 02719 United States
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Phone
508-979-4029
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