Improving Nutrition for the Elderly
| Training Course Name: | Improving Nutrition for the Elderly | ||
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| Brief Description: | Up to one in ten older people in the UK are malnourished, and NICE has identified lack of training in care homes on the importance of nutrition as a contributing factor. This course will equip learners with both a theoretical understanding of nutrition and assessing individual needs, as well as methods to improve nutrition through balanced and enjoyable diet and meals. | ||
| Learning Outcomes: | Learners will gain an understanding of: underlying causes of malnourishment in the elderly; identifying at-risk individuals using techniques such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and the MUST tool; clinical conditions such as dysphagia; appropriate strategies for individuals as part of Care Planning; practical techniques to enhance mealtimes for servise users. | ||
| Suitable for: | Care staff with responsibility for supervising meals and planning catering. | ||
| Related Course(s): | Care Planning | ||
| Duration: | 1 day | Price: | From £ 349 + VAT |
For more information
If you would like more specific details regarding the content of this course or would like to book this training either at your premises or at our Derby Training Centre, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Telesales Manager, on 01332 332727.
