National Educational Symposium: Nutrition, Health, and Sustainability
Date: November 5, 2024 | Focus: Frail Older Adults
As part of Malnutrition Awareness Week in Sweden, we are proud to host a 1-day National Educational Symposium on November 5, 2024, focused on the intersection of nutrition, health, and sustainability. This event will highlight the unique nutritional needs of frail older adults, a vulnerable group in urgent need of specialized nutritional care.
Symposium Overview:
The symposium aims to bring together healthcare professionals, nutrition experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the critical role of nutrition in promoting health, particularly among frail older adults, while addressing sustainability challenges in healthcare.
Key Focus Areas:
1) Nutrition for Frail Older Adults:
- Understanding the nutritional challenges faced by frail older adults.
- Strategies to prevent and manage malnutrition in older populations.
- Best practices for providing nutritional support in nursing homes and healthcare settings.
2) Sustainability in Nutrition:
- How can healthcare systems balance sustainability while meeting the nutritional needs of vulnerable groups?
- Innovative approaches to sustainable food systems in healthcare.
- Reducing food waste while ensuring optimal nutrition for older adults.
3) Health and Well-being:
- The importance of nutrition in promoting healthy aging and improving quality of life for older adults.
- Nutritional interventions that can help reduce hospital readmissions and improve recovery outcomes in frail individuals.
Why Attend?
- Stay Informed: Learn from leading experts about the latest trends and research on nutrition for older adults and sustainable healthcare.
- Expand Your Skills: Gain practical knowledge that can be applied in clinical settings to improve nutritional care for frail older adults.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and decision-makers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults.
Who Should Attend?
This symposium is ideal for:
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Physicians and Geriatric Specialists
- Nurses and Caregivers
- Healthcare Policy Makers
- Sustainability Experts in the healthcare sector
