Publication Date
2017
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
Volume
3
Issue
3
DOI
10.23937/2469-5858/1510031
Abstract
Widespread avoidance of sun exposure and the use of sunscreens have increased the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy among Americans and worldwide. Older adults with limited access to sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere are at greater risk for vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency. Researchers have found vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in institutionalized older adults despite the use of vitamin D supplementation. Positive attitudes in institutionalized older adults toward outdoor activities and sun exposure suggest the potential for effective outdoor sun exposure programs.
Keywords
Older adults, Improve vitamin D, Insufficiency status, Sunlight, Skilled nursing facility
Department
Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging
Recommended Citation
Ashwini Wagle, Clarie Hollenbeck, and Jesus Dimas. "Sunlight Therapy as a Strategy to Improve Vitamin D Status in Skilled Nursing Facility Older Adult Patients: A Pilot Study" Journal of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (2017). https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5858/1510031
