Do your residents/family members have dementia? This e-learning module aims to help carers understand how to feed people with dementia.
Prepared by: Michael Dobie (Accredited Practicing Dietitian)
Presented by: Wellness & Lifestyles Australia
Feeding people with dementia can be one of the biggest challenges facing Residential Care Facilities. With research over the past two decades consistently showing that up to 50% of Australian aged care residents are malnourished, it is important that people with dementia are fed appropriately.
What this e-learning module can do for you…
- Educate all staff in your facility (including RNs, ENs, care staff and catering)
- Minimise unintentional weight loss in your facility
- Educate your staff on the importance of effective communication between all staff
- Educate your team on the problems associated with dementia
Included in this e-learning module is…
- Definition of dementia
- Causes of dementia
- Statistics of dementia
- Signs and symptoms of dementia
- Typical scenarios
- Eating problems associated with dementia clients
- Food ideas
- How to avoid spillages
Who should use this e-learning module?
An online training module for RNs, ENs, care staff and catering. All disciplines can benefit from this e-learning module, that has been created to promote a team approach to managing this complex issue.
The development of a standardised approach to dementia feed in your facility has the potential to improve your residents health outcomes, minimise use of expensive commercial supplements and reduce costs associated with poor nutrition such as pressure sores.
It is set out in an easy to follow format which will benefit all levels of staff. It is important for staff to understand and appreciate that correct nutrition is vital and can greatly impact quality of life if neglected.
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