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Patrick Berner, PT, DPT, RDN, CEAS covers the topic of frailty, malnutrition, and sarcopenia that exists among some patients enrolled in home health care services. Patrick brings to light the relationship between nutritional intake and recovery of physical function, while emphasizing the importance of nutritional screening and purposeful intervention. The Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form and eatright.org are among the recommended resources. 

https://www.south.edu/department/physical-therapy/?dept=5654

https://www.aptaali.org/page/PopulationHealth