Bingo Candies in Long-term Care: A Quality Improvement Project

The prevalence of obesity in nursing homes may vary between facilities and ranges between 25% and 58%.1,2 Obesity in older adults leads to functional decline, increased morbidity and mortality, and exists in context with sarcopenia (sarcopenic obesity) and frailty.3,4 In addition to its impact on patient outcomes, caring for obese individuals in nursing homes requires higher demand for staff and equipment to provide personal assistance and a physical environment capable of meeting their unique care needs.