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Falls prevention is often associated with mobility, physiotherapy and environmental safety, but nutrition and hydration also have an important role to play.

As people age, appetite and thirst naturally decline, making it more difficult to consume enough protein, calcium, vitamin D and fluids. Together, these nutrients support muscle strength, bone health and hydration, all of which contribute to balance, stability and overall wellbeing.

For catering teams, small changes can make a meaningful difference. Offering protein-rich meals using familiar ingredients, fortifying snacks and desserts, and providing a varied selection of drinks throughout the day can all help encourage better nutrition and hydration without compromising enjoyment.

Supporting residents to eat and drink well is not solely the responsibility of catering teams, but they are an important part of the wider multidisciplinary approach to reducing falls risk and maintaining independence.

To explore the connection between nutrition, hydration and falls prevention in more detail, including practical advice from our specialist dietitian, Valentina Giannelli, read the full White Oaks article.