Nutrition in ageing Part 1 - Nutritional considerations in older people
Working with older people requires an appreciation of their unique nutritional concerns
The presentation will cover:
The ageing population and demographics of aged care
Malnutrition in aged care
Changes in the elderly: body composition, digestive function, nutritional needs
Factors affecting poor food intake: appetite, sensory eating, environment
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment may contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development points.
About the presenter
Denise Burbidge is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist and has training in Diabetes Education. Denise works predominantly in aged care with Leading Nutrition, a large private dietetics group and visits aged care homes nationally. Denise provides one-on-one consultations with older people and aged care residents and regularly reviews aged care and meals on wheels menus. Denise is the current Victorian Convenor of the DAA Rehabilitation and AgedCare Interest Group (RACIG) and has been involved in the review of the Commonwealth Department of Health Best Practice Food and Nutrition Manual and contributed to other nutrition guidelines and resources for older people.
Registration includes
Access to a recording of the webinar
Presentation notes
Multiple-choice questions and answers
Suggested further reading
Registration types
Recording: $38 to receive a recording of the webinar online or DVD via post