Older-adults

Weight management after 60 involves specific physiological considerations including muscle preservation, bone health, and medication interactions. This guide covers Slimming World's costs and structure for older adults, plus the evidence-based nutritional priorities that matter most at this life stage.

NICE CG32 (nutrition support in adults) defines malnutrition screening using MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool). NHS oral nutritional supplements (ONS) — Ensure, Fortisip, Complan — are prescribed by GPs and dietitians for documented malnutrition or high risk. This article covers who qualifies, what the evidence supports, and how to access NHS-funded ONS.