Comparisons of malnutrition screening among older disabled persons by Mini Nutrition Assessment and Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool

ale/female dyads demonstrated healthy respect for each other’s pinion and their sibling relationship fits the “loyal” type, though itha clear senseof independence.Noneof theeight female/female or the one male/male dyad seemed to fit the “intimate” descripion; two might be described as “apathetic”, while the other two eemed to show aspects of family “loyalty”, alongside other traits erhaps best described as “congenial”. There were apparent diferent cultural influences across Europe with siblings in Italy and oland more likely to report supportive siblinghood, compared to ibling pairs/trios in Finland or N Ireland where self-resilience and ndependence seemed more common. Polish and Italian nonagearians often felt supported by their religious faith and church. onclusions.– In general, nonagenarian siblings most often demontrated loyal family relationships, which may have helped each ther’s coping and survival mechanisms. However, there was idespread evidence of tolerance for individual decision-making. erhaps rather, these 90-year-olds survive because they are esilient and independent and don’t need to depend on each other! isclosure.– No significant relationships.