GERACare's philosophy is to provide holistic, supportive and person-centred care.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is determined when weight is divided by the squared height
of an individual
BMI = Weight / (Height2) OR BMI = Weight / (Height x Height)
Accuracy of both weight and height measurements are essential to ensure a reliable
value. It is best to determine weight with the help of an electronic sit scale.
There are formulas that make use of knee height values that can be used to estimate
the height of a person that cannot stand up strait. The BMI should preferably not
be used as an isolated assessment tool. Its conclusion should be supportive of the
MNA results.