Public health issue, diet is a determining factor for seniors: a loss of appetite can have many health consequences and lead to a loss of autonomy. However, there is a prevalence of undernutrition in this segment of the population which, contrary to popular belief, needs a higher protein intake than a young adult (source: Report "Nutrition for the elderly, challenges and recommendations", Guillaume André, pharmacist nutritionist, expert at the HAS and associate researcher at the Gérontopôle des Pays de la Loire). In collaboration with a dietician, we run a series of workshops that aim to provide information on the nutritional needs of seniors and the nutritional value of food. These workshops are also an opportunity to maintain the desire to feed oneself through a search for textures and colors and to maintain social ties through participatory workshops within the same neighbourhood.

Photos credits: shore.oo