Upcoming Webinar: Addressing Malnutrition in the Geriatric Population

Date: November 2, 2024 (Tentative) | Target Audience: Health Professionals

Malnutrition among the elderly is a growing concern in healthcare, often leading to increased morbidity, decreased quality of life, and longer hospital stays. Join us for an important webinar on November 2, 2024, where experts will discuss the latest insights and strategies for identifying and addressing malnutrition and other factors that influence the nutritional status of the geriatric population.

Webinar Details:

• Date: November 2, 2024
• Time: TBA
• Platform: TBA
• Objective: This webinar aims to equip healthcare professionals—including physicians, dietitians, nurses, and geriatric care specialists—with the knowledge and tools to better understand and manage the unique nutritional challenges faced by the elderly.

Key Topics:

1) Understanding Malnutrition in Older Adults:

• Prevalence and consequences of malnutrition in the geriatric population.
• Screening tools and methods to detect malnutrition early.

2) Factors Affecting Nutritional Status in the Elderly:

• Physiological Changes: How aging impacts nutrient absorption, metabolism, and appetite.
• Chronic Diseases: The role of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and dementia in malnutrition risk.
• Medications: Understanding how polypharmacy and certain medications can alter appetite and nutrient absorption.

3) Practical Interventions:

• Nutritional interventions to prevent and manage malnutrition in geriatric patients.
• Role of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) and consistency-modified diets.
• Importance of multidisciplinary care in addressing the nutritional needs of older adults.

4) Case Studies:

• Real-life examples of successful nutritional management in elderly patients.

5) Interactive Q&A Session:

• Engage with experts and ask questions on how to apply these strategies in your clinical practice.

Why You Should Attend:

• Enhance Patient Outcomes: Learn to identify and address malnutrition early, improving patient health and reducing hospital readmissions.
• Stay Updated: Get the latest research and clinical insights on managing the complex nutritional needs of elderly patients.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for:

• Physicians and Geriatricians
• Dietitians and Nutritionists
• Nurses and Nursing Home Staff
• Pharmacists working with elderly populations
• Healthcare Students interested in geriatrics and clinical nutrition

Registration:

Join us for this essential learning opportunity and help improve the nutritional care of our aging population!