Discusses the risk factors that put elderly people in danger of malnutrition, such as living alone, poverty, mobility and dexterity problems, poor appetite, prescription drugs, bad eating habits, dental disorders, and swallowing disorders. Learn to recognize the symptoms of malnutrition in the elderly, and gain techniques for improving appetite and eating habits. Includes instructor manual. VHS format. 11 minutes. See also Preventing Suicide and Depression (V2550) and Preventing Elder Abuse (V3263).