Course Description
Older people are at risk of weight loss due to a variety of factors. It is vital that staff understand how to monitor and manage weight changes by maintaining good nutrition and hydration in the community.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
* Explain what adequate nutrition and hydration for the older person
is and why it is important
* Discuss the factors that may lead to changes in weight and
hydration
* Explain how to assess for adequate nutrition and hydration
* Describe practical tips for staff to support an older person with
their nutrition and hydration”
Course Code:
AOC17221-B-H-AUCourse Availability:
Available NowTopics:
Activities of Daily LivingLibrary:
Home CareCollection:
Care & ClinicalSubject Matter Expert:
Dr Karen Abbey is a Foodservice Dietitian and Special Dietary Chef has worked extensively across the foodservice sector both here and overseas. Karen is the Director of Nutrition and Catering Consultancy and founder of the Nutrition and Catering Global Hub supporting those working in foodservices with resource and recipes. Karen as a foodservice dietitian runs a consultancy service promoting the quality in foodservices, foodservice system, training, menu planning/reviews, recipes development and finding practical solutions for those in care and working in foodservices. Karen chef speciality is working directly with aged care chefs and skills development in texture modification meals, food therapeutics and fortification. Karen has over 25 years of working in the foodservice industry, aged care, and community sector. Food is a vehicle for improved health and through innovations in foodservice can support increased quality care.
