Geriatric Nutrition: Nutritional Management of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities – 1.0 hour

(Caregiver Training)

$18.00

Description

This course covers age-related changes that occur in the physiology of older adults and how these changes can greatly impact the nutritional needs of those living in a long-term care facility. By taking this course, learners will be able to achieve the following objectives: recognize the physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that can influence the nutritional status of older adults living in long-term care facilities; identify nutritional complications that are commonly associated with older adults living in long-term care facilities; describe how nutrition therapy can be applied to improve the nutritional status of older adults living in long-term care facilities; list appropriate techniques to improve the nutritional status of older adults living in long-term care facilities; and identify techniques that apply compassion, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to nutritional interventions for older adults living in long-term care facilities.

This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and/or staff training in the categories of Physical Limitations and Needs of Elderly. Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.

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