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| Nutrition: Issues for LTC Facilities |
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As individuals age, loss of appetite, loss of weight and dehydration can pose problems. In this program, a nutritionist looks at some typical problems associated with nutrition in the elderly and recommends specific interventions.
40 minutes running time. 2 hours CE credit available. Purchase includes CE workbook made available online.
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| Healthcare Professional |
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| Published/Revised: 1990 |
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- OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Identify at least three (3) problems that can affect the nutritional status of people as they age.
- Identify the importance of teamwork in meeting nutritional needs.
- List three (3) types of malnutrition occurring in elderly persons.
- Identify the relationship of weight loss and malnutrition.
- Identify the most common symptom of malnutrition.
- List three (3) common physical or mental symptoms of malnutrition.
- Describe the controversy surrounding the use of tube feedings and prolonging life.
- Identify the single most common cause of acute confusion in the elderly and how this can be monitored.
- Describe the relationship between the use of drugs by the elderly and adequate nutrition.
- Identify when it is appropriate to supplement vitamin intake.
- List two (2) good sources of Vitamin B12 and why it is important.
- Describe the importance of individualizing the food plan for each patient.
- List four (4) possible causes of loss of appetite in the elderly and interventions for each.
- List activities that are helpful in stimulating resident's appetite.
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