As we age we become less physically active and we have less energy. We can begin to lose our ability to taste, smell and chew food. We become less sensitive to feeling thirst, and we see an increase in chronic disease or disability. This means that as we age, we are at a higher risk of malnutrition. For those who work in aged care, it is important to understand that clients rely on you to provide them with the nutrition that they need to survive and thrive.

The provision of food that meets their nutritional needs is critical to maintaining optimal physical and mental health. An understanding of the nutritional needs in this group of people and how aging and illness can alter theses needs is critical. It helps those in the health care team to identify nutrition related issues and implement appropriate strategies.

This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of the nutritional needs of people in aged care facilities. It will link nutritional requirements to food and fluid provision and discusses the key nutritional issues that occur in this group, as well as providing strategies to overcome these issues.

With premium videos and downloadable resources to use around your organisation, this course provides an understanding of:

• the importance of nutrition in aged care
• the consequences of inadequate nutrition
• why those in aged care are at risk of inadequate nutrition, and
• how to provide best nutrition for those in aged care.

This course has been developed in partnership with the University of South Australia. The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise, linked globally and nationally with academic, research and industry partners.

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