Professional Certificate in The Essentials of Geriatric Nutrition
-- ViewingNowThe Professional Certificate in The Essentials of Geriatric Nutrition is a comprehensive course that equips learners with critical knowledge in geriatric nutrition. This program emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition in supporting the health and well-being of older adults, a growing population with unique nutritional needs.
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โข Geriatric Nutrition Basics: Understanding the unique nutritional needs of older adults, including macronutrients and micronutrients, and the impact of nutrition on overall health and well-being.
โข Assessing Nutritional Status: Techniques for assessing the nutritional status of older adults, including dietary assessments, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory tests.
โข Malnutrition in the Elderly: Recognizing the signs and symptoms of malnutrition in older adults, and understanding the causes and consequences of malnutrition in this population.
โข Dietary Patterns and Chronic Diseases: The relationship between dietary patterns and chronic diseases in older adults, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
โข Nutrition and Cognitive Function: The role of nutrition in maintaining cognitive function in older adults, and the impact of nutrition on the risk of cognitive decline.
โข Special Nutritional Considerations: Addressing the unique nutritional needs of older adults with specific conditions, such as dysphagia, food insecurity, and cultural diversity.
โข Communication and Counseling Skills: Effective communication and counseling strategies for working with older adults to improve their nutritional status.
โข Nutrition and Medication Interactions: Understanding the potential interactions between nutrition and medications in older adults, and strategies for minimizing the risk of adverse effects.
โข Community Resources and Programs: An overview of community resources and programs available to support the nutritional needs of older adults.
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